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The biggest moments of the 2026 Golden Globes
The Golden Globes has wrapped for another year, and as always the awards show brought its mixture of amusing moments, emotional moments, and upsets.
From Timothée Chalamet beating out Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to win his first Globe to Teyana Taylor‘s emotional acceptance speech, we’ve rounded up some of the must-see moments below…
Celebrities wearing pins to protest ICE
Credit: Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images
A number of Golden Globes attendees, including Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Skyes and Natasha Lyonne, wore pins to the ceremony with the words “BE GOOD” in black caps against a white background — a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after 37-year-old mother Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week.
“We need every part of civil society, society to speak up,” anti-ICE pin organiser, Nelini Stamp of Working Families Power, was quoted as saying by NPR. “We need our artists. We need our entertainers. We need the folks who reflect society.”
Nikki Glaser roasting celebrities and the government
Nikki Glaser also brought some politics to the awards show, roasting the U.S. Justice Department along with many of the celebrities in attendance.
“Yes, the Golden Globes: without a doubt, the most important thing that’s happening in the world right now,” she said. “I cannot believe the amount of star power we have in this room tonight. It’s insane. There are so many A-listers. And by A-listers, I do mean people who are on A-list that has been heavily redacted.”
Rose Byrne’s joke about her husband
Rose Byrne’s husband Bobby Cannavale wasn’t in attendance, but when she picked up her award for Best Female Actor (Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy) for her performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, she made sure to shout him out.
“He couldn’t be here because he’s getting a bearded dragon, and he went to a reptile expo in New Jersey,” she said. “So thank you, baby.”
Ryan Coogler thanking audiences for “showing up”
Sinners picked up awards for best original score and cinematic and box office achievement on Sunday. In his acceptance speech, writer/director Ryan Coogler thanked the audience.
“It was an honour on this movie to know it was getting a theatrical release,” said Coogler. “We would remind people every day, in the dog days of summer, in New Orleans, like, ‘Hey, big movie, people gonna see this, big theatre.’ We didn’t know that they would show up, so we just want to say thank you that they did. It meant the world to us.”
Timothée Chalamet beating out a “stacked” category to win his first globe.
Timothée Chalamet thanked everyone involved in the making of Marty Supreme, and even managed to squeeze a pretty great joke in.
Teyana Taylor’s emotional speech
After winning the award for Best Supporting Female Actor for her role in One Battle After Enough, Teyana Taylor gave a powerful speech.
“To all my brown sisters and little brown girls watching tonight: Our softness is not a liability, our depth is not too much, our light does not need permission to shine, we belong in every room we walk into, our voices matter, and our dreams deserve space,” said Taylor.
Check out the complete list of Golden Globes 2026 winners.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 12, 2026
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you don’t break an oath.
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today’s Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
What is Connections?
The NYT‘s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications’ Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
Here’s a hint for today’s Connections categories
Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
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Yellow: Cozy pieces
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Green: Knowledge tiers
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Blue: A pledge
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Purple: Spare change
Here are today’s Connections categories
Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:
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Yellow: Living room furniture
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Green: Experience levels
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Blue: Promise
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Purple: Ending in U.S. coins
Looking for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s Connections #946 is…
What is the answer to Connections today
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Living room furniture: ARMCHAIR, BOOKCASE, CONSOLE, FOOTSTOOL
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Experience levels: EXPERT, INTERMEDIATE, NOVICE, PROFICIENT
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Promise: AGREEMENT, COMPACT, HANDSHAKE, UNDERSTANDING
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Ending in U.S. coins: CEFTAZIDIME, HEADQUARTER, MONEYPENNY, PUMPERNICKLE
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today’s puzzle.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Connections.
KPop Demon Hunters director shouts out HUNTR/X in Golden Globe speech
KPop Demon Hunters remains forever shining with the smash-hit Netflix film taking home Golden Globes for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for eternal banger “Golden.”
Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans accepted the award on Sunday night alongside producer Michelle Wong, shouting out their relatable female characters like HUNTR/X’s Rumi, Mira, and Zoey.
“Thank you to the Golden Globes and for everyone who believed that a movie so deeply rooted in Korean culture could resonate with a global audience,” said Kang onstage. “Through this film, we really wanted to depict female characters the way that we know women, which is really strong and bold, really silly and weird, and really hungry for food — and sometimes a little thirsty.”
Damn right! Couch! Couch! Couch! Couch!
Watch Ejae’s acceptance speech for “Golden” and check out the whole list of Golden Globes award winners and nominees.
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 12, 2026
Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you’re job hunting.
Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There’s always a theme linking every solution, along with the “spangram,” a special, word or phrase that sums up that day’s theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you’re feeling stuck or just don’t have 10 or more minutes to figure out today’s puzzle, we’ve got all the NYT Strands hints for today’s puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Appeal to a hire power
The words are related to work.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained
These words describe job hunting info.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?
Today’s NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer today
Today’s spangram is Resume.
NYT Strands word list for January 12
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Education
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Resume
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Awards
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Skills
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Name
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Contact
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Experience
Looking for other daily online games? Mashable’s Games page has more hints, and if you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now!
Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Strands.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 12, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love to test things out.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
A test run.
Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIAL
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 12, 2026
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Monday, Jan. 12, 2026:
Across
Unit of farmland
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The answer is Acre.
Counterpart of “Musical or Comedy” at the Golden Globes
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The answer is Drama.
Kind of “touch” that A.I. lacks
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The answer is Human.
Alternative to credit
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The answer is Debit.
“OMG, that’s hilarious”
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The answer is LOL.
Down
Condition that affects concentration, for short
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The answer is ADHD.
Willfully causing pain
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The answer is Cruel.
Five-time role for Sylvester Stallone
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The answer is Rambo.
One might have a scheduled send time
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The answer is Email.
Aardvark’s prey
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The answer is Ant.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 12, 2026
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know west coast schools.
As we’ve shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.
Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
What is Connections: Sports Edition?
The NYT‘s latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication’s sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
Here’s a hint for today’s Connections: Sports Edition categories
Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
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Yellow: Track and field
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Green: Football team-related
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Blue: Player-focused
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Purple: For short
Here are today’s Connections: Sports Edition categories
Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:
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Yellow: Decathlon events
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Green: Associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers
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Blue: Associated with C.J. Stroud
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Purple: What “SF” might refer to
Looking for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s Connections: Sports Edition #476 is…
What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?
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Decathlon events – 100 METERS, DISCUS, LONG JUMP, SHOT PUT
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Associsted with the Pittsburgh Steelers – BLACK AND YELLOW, IMMACULATE RECEPTION, RENEGADE, TERRIBLE TOWELS
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Associated with C.J. Stroud – NO, 2 PICK, OHIO STATE, ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, TEXANS
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What “SF” might refer to – 49ERS, SACRIFICE FLY, SEMIFINAL, SMALL FORWARD
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Connections.
KPop Demon Hunters wins best song at Golden Globes, Ejae gives moving speech
KPop Demon Hunters keeps goin’ up, up, up with the smash-hit Netflix film taking home Golden Globes for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for eternal banger “Golden.”
Singer-songwriter Ejae, who co-wrote and performed the record-breaking, chart-topping song, accepted the award with co-writers Mark Sonnenblick and Lee Hee-joon.
“When I was a little girl, I worked tirelessly for 10 years to fill one dream to become a K-pop idol, and I was rejected and disappointed that my voice wasn’t good enough,” said Ejae onstage. “So I leaned on songs and music to get through it. Now I’m here as a singer and a songwriter.”
“It’s a dream come true to be part of a song that is helping other girls, other boys, and everyone from all ages get through their hardship and to accept themselves,” she said.
“I just want to say this award goes to people who’ve had their doors closed at them. I can confidently say rejection is redirection, so never give up.”
Ejae then finished with a quote directly from her own “Golden” lyrics: “It’s never too late to shine like you were born to be.”
Watch director Maggie Kang’s acceptance speech and check out the whole list of Golden Globes award winners and nominees.
Ryan Coogler thanks Sinners audiences for showing up in Golden Globes speech
Sinners took home two awards during the Golden Globes on Sunday, including best original score and the award for cinematic and box office achievement. Ryan Coogler‘s lauded film made a whopping $368 million worldwide at the box office, breaking more than one record.
“I just want to thank the audience for showing up,” said Coogler onstage during his acceptance speech. “This movie was made by hundreds of people. We don’t always be working in the film business, wear tuxedos, and look glammed up — it’s usually a grind. We’ll be wearing like, performance fishing gear and being in the swamps.”
Coogler then noted the importance of Sinners being released in cinemas.
“It was an honour on this movie to know it was getting a theatrical release. We would remind people every day, in the dog days of summer, in New Orleans, like, ‘Hey, big movie, people gonna see this, big theatre.’ We didn’t know that they would show up, so we just want to say thank you that they did. It meant the world to us,” he said.
“We created a very special community and family making this film, grinding every day while many of us were away from our own families at home,” said producer Zinzi Coogler onstage. “Thank you for pouring into this story. You are all masters of your craft at an elite level and it was an honour to share this space with you.”
Check out the whole list of Golden Globes award winners and nominees.
Hack your streaming in 2026 — get $30 off the Fire TV Cube at Amazon
SAVE $30: As of Jan. 12, the Fire TV Cube has been marked down to $109.99 at Amazon. This is $30 off its list price of $139.99.
The start of a new year means a wide variety of new shows and films are gearing up to drop on streaming services. If you can’t wait to watch what’s to come over 2026, it’s worth having a solid streaming setup ready to go. Thankfully, Amazon’s offering $30 off its Fire TV Cube right now, so you can upgrade for less than usual.
As of Jan. 12, the Fire TV Cube has dropped from $139.99 to $109.99 at Amazon, making for a 21% discount. Keep in mind it’s marked as a limited-time deal right now. If it’s caught your eye, you’ll want to be quick to make a move while it’s still available at this reduced rate.
With big shows set to drop this year — from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to season four of Bridgerton and so much more — the Fire TV Cube will make sure they shine on your screen, as it supports 4K UHD resolution alongside Dolby Vision and HDR. It also supports Dolby Atmos audio, allowing sound to come through clear and crisp as well.
The Fire TV Cube also supports WiFi 6E, which offers smooth streaming quality while you watch. On top of that, its octa-core 2.0 GHz processor allows you to quickly boot up and search through your favorite apps, so you can jump into the shows and movies you’re interested in right away.
If it sounds like the upgrade you’ve been searching for, now is a good time to grab the Fire TV Cube on sale.
The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is close to market value on Amazon
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $104.98 at Amazon.
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2025 was an astounding year for Magic: The Gathering expansions, and the Avatar: The Last Airbender set was a match made in heaven with the long-running trading card game — right alongside Final Fantasy. However, huge demand has kept stock low and prices high in some cases, requiring collectors to keep an eye out for new deals.
As of Jan. 12, you can buy the Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box for only $104.98, following a drop from its $167.76 list price of 37%. This set gives you 24 booster packs from Magic: The Gathering’s Avatar expansion altogether — each containing 20 cards, for a 480-card grand total.
Granted, over $100 still seems quite a lot, but this does fall in line with this Avatar Booster Box’s market value in the MTG space right now, with TCGplayer currently estimating it at $94.52. Yes, the Amazon listing is $10 higher, but that’s still the best price you can find right now. Compared to TCGplayer, for instance, you’ll be saving around $57 — with its lowest-price listing at $161.95 when shipping costs are added on.
If you’re a keen Magic: The Gathering player who wants the best bang for their buck but hasn’t tried the Avatar: The Last Airbender cards yet, this is one of the best ways to jump in. For more Magic: The Gathering savings, you can also score the Innistrad Remastered Play Booster Box at $70 off. As for the Marvel fans out there, MTG’s Spider-Man Play Booster Box is now only $104.99.
When is Stuff Your Kindle Day? Get ready to restock your TBR.
Stuff Your Kindle Day is a favorite among e-reader users. Hundreds of e-books are majorly discounted, with many reads going for absolutely nothing. The e-book event began in 2014 on the Romance Bookworms platform, but has spun out into dozens of events that take place throughout the year. That means even if you missed the last Stuff Your Kindle Day, there’s probably not long to wait until the next one goes live.
And while Kindle is in the name, it’s not just for Kindle users. So here’s everything you need to know about the next Stuff Your Kindle Day.
What is Stuff Your Kindle Day?
Stuff Your Kindle Day was started in 2014 by author Zoe York. It was run through York’s platform Romance Bookworms, which still runs an annual event in July. However, plenty of other groups have started their own Stuff Your Kindle-style events. These events are typically author-driven and feature indepedent, genre titles like romantasy, sci-fi, and cozy mystery.
During these events, books are majorly discounted and often, totally free.
When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?
So when is the next Stuff Your Kindle Day? We’ve spotted events at least once a month through 2026:
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Jan. 21-24, 2026: Play Game by Indie Author Collective, highlighting sports fiction.
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Jan. 27, 2026: Free Romance Book Blast by Romance Bookworms.
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Feb. 9-13, 2026: Be My Valentine by Indie Author Collective, a romance book blast.
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March 18-21, 2026: Uniform Madness by Indie Author Collective, an occupational book blast.
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April 15-18, 2026: Stuff Your E-reader by Indie Author Collective, an all-genre book blast.
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April 28, 2026: Free Romance Book Blast by Romance Bookworms.
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May 13-16, 2026: Into the Darkness by Indie Author Collective, a dark and mafia book blast.
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June 10-13, 2026: Fantastical Escape by Indie Author Collective, a fantasy book blast.
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July 8-11, 2026: Something Strange by Indie Author Collective, a sci-fi and dystopian book blast.
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July 28, 2026: Free Romance Book Blast by Romance Bookworms.
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Aug. 5-8, 2026: Stuff Your E-reader by Indie Author Collective, an all-genre book blast.
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Sept. 23-26, 2026: Gotta Get ‘Em All by Indie Author Collective, a series book blast.
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Oct. 26-30, 2026: Get Spooked by Indie Author Collective, a thriller, horror, paranormal, and mystery book blast.
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Nov. 25-28, 2026: Short & Sweet by Indie Author Collective, a novella and short story blast.
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Dec. 20-23, 2026: New Beginnings by Indie Author Collective, a debut book blast.
Do you need a Kindle or e-reader to participate?
Like Band-Aid, Kleenex, or Roomba, the name Kindle has become synonymous with e-readers. So while Kindle is in the name of Stuff Your Kindle Day, you can shop these events regardless of which e-reader you own. And actually, you don’t need to own an e-reader at all, and with the Kindle app, Apple Books, and Google Play platforms, you can read books on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
That being said, if you are looking for an e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite is our favorite Kindle and overall e-reader.
How to watch NBA live streams online for free
TL;DR: Live stream the NBA for free with a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime. Live stream the NBA for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The NBA is a unique sport. There’s nothing else in which incredibly tall athletes can be made to look absolutely tiny by aliens who can dunk without leaving the ground. And almost all of these shockingly tall athletes display a skillset that mere mortals can’t even fathom.
The NBA could make a legitimate argument that it hosts the very best athletes in the world. Sure, the NFL might disagree. And rugby definitely attracts some special specimens. But the NBA has a bunch of seven footers dunking on each other. That’s tough to beat.
If you are interested in watching the NBA for free from anywhere in the world, we’ve got all the information you need.
What is the NBA?
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America made up of 30 teams (29 from the United States and one from Canada). The defending champions are the Oklahoma City Thunder.
When is the NBA?
The 2025–26 NBA season is the 80th edition of the competition. The regular season runs from Oct. 21 to April 12. The play-in tournament is scheduled to be played on April 14-17, followed by the playoffs on the next day, and concluding with the NBA Finals from June 4 to June 21.
The in-season NBA Cup will take place from Oct. 31 to Dec. 16.
How to watch the NBA for free
The NBA is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime in the UK.
86 regular-season games, the Emirates Cup Championship, the play-in tournament, one third of first and second round games of the Playoffs, a Conference Finals series, and the NBA Finals are available to Prime members in the UK. The full schedule can be found here.
These free live streams are geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.
Live stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:
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Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you’re not already a member)
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Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
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Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This isn’t a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select NBA games before recovering your investment.
If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you’ll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.
What is the best VPN for Prime Video?
ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:
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Servers in 105 countries including the UK
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
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Fast connection speeds free from throttling
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Up to eight simultaneous connections
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30-day money-back guarantee
A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).
Watch the NBA for free with ExpressVPN.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle thanks healthcare workers in Golden Globes speech
The Pitt thrived at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, with star Noah Wyle taking home Best Male Actor (TV – Drama) on Sunday.
During his speech, Wyle thanked healthcare workers, who are the heart of the HBO medical drama — the Emmy-winning star plays Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch in the Emergency Department of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.
“To all the healthcare workers in the world, thank you,” he said onstage.
The Pitt also took home Best Television Series (Drama) at the Globes, with creator R. Scott Gemmill also taking a moment to thank healthcare workers during his acceptance speech.
“I also want to thank the first responders and healthcare workers who are the real heroes who inspire us,” said Gemmill. “Deborah Khan, from The Diplomat, reminded me I have to thank all the civil servants as well.
“We live in a very divided country in a world right now, but I think cinema — and I call TV “cinema” — brings us all together, not only as an audience, but as a community. And we show people what we can do when a bunch of individuals, hundreds of us, who have a common goal, and we work together with decency, humanity, acceptance, and respect for each other, we can do amazing things.”
Check out the whole list of Golden Globes award winners and nominees.
Timothée Chalamet squeezes a great joke into his Golden Globes acceptance speech
Timothée Chalamet picked up the award for Best Male Actor (Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy) at the Golden Globes on Sunday, where he paid tribute to the other actors in a “stacked” category before thanking the various people involved in making Marty Supreme.
“To Josh Safdie, thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you for this role, thank you for believing in me. Thank you for this portrait, for your mind, for your world view. To A24, Ronnie Bronstein who co-wrote the script with Josh. The amazing cast of this film, Odessa A’zion, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler the Creator, Fran Drescher, Kevin O’Leary…If you would have told me when I was 19 years old I’d be thanking Mr Wonderful from Shark Tank,” says Chalamet, referring to his co-star and the movie’s multi-millionaire executive producer.
“Alright you’re laughing so I got away with that one, thank you Kevin.”
Check out the complete list of winners at the 2026 Golden Globes.
Apple AirPods Max are on sale for under $450 at Amazon — save almost $100
SAVE OVER $90: As of Jan. 12, select models of the Apple AirPods Max have dropped to $449.99 at Amazon. That’s $99.01 off their list price of $549.
For those looking to pick up some brand new headphones for 2026, select models of the AirPods Max have dropped to $449.99 at Amazon. We consider these headphones to have “excellent audio quality, easy-to-use controls, and good battery life,” per our review, so this is a great opportunity to score them for a little less.
This deal saves you nearly $100 as they’re usually listed for $549. The midnight, starlight, and blue models are marked down to this new price, so you can pick out your favorite pair to match your aesthetic.
The AirPods Max are fitted with the H1 chip and feature Active Noise Cancellation so you can enjoy high-quality audio without being interrupted by the world around you. And for when you’d rather hear what’s going on, they also feature Transparency mode. Our review at the time of release said that, “When it comes down to it, the AirPods Max check off almost all the boxes for what makes an excellent pair of headphones: great sound quality, ideal battery life, easy controls, and a stylish design.”
If you’ve been searching for a headphone upgrade, now is a great time to grab select models of the AirPods Max for $449.99 at Amazon. Alternatively, if you’re curious what other headphones we think are worth investing in, our roundup of the best headphones can point you towards our top picks.
Googles new tech will let you buy stuff directly from an AI chatbot
As if we’re not already spending too much on online purchases, Google just announced new tech that will make shopping even easier.
At the core of the announcement is the just-launched Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a “new open standard for agentic commerce.” Developed with major online retailers including Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair, Target, and Walmart, it will enable new ways to purchase things online, such as from within a conversation with an AI agent.
For example, you could ask an AI to help you find a new carry-on suitcase, to which it may offer some options. You’ll soon be able to click on the product right there within that convo and buy it without ever leaving that screen.
Google says more than 20 partners have endorsed the system, including heavyweights like American Express, Best Buy, Macy’s, Mastercard, Stripe, Home Depot, and Visa. For payments, you’ll be able to use Google Pay, with shipping info coming from your Google Wallet; PayPal is joining as a partner “soon.”
Google is also launching a tool called Business Agent, a “virtual sales associate that can answer product questions in a brand’s voice.” So if you’re searching for Reebok sneakers on Google, the branded agent might pop up as an option and help you find the right ones; once again, you’ll be able to complete the purchase and check out directly in that conversation.
Google says Business Agent is live starting today, with partners including Lowe’s, Michael’s, Poshmark, and Reebok.
Credit: Google
Finally, Google is introducing a new type of ads called Direct Offers, allowing advertisers to give exclusive offers to shoppers who are searching for products in AI mode. In other words, you might get a discount from the AI agent you’re chatting with, which should push shoppers towards using this type of experience more often.
The 32-inch Hisense Class A4 TV is on sale for under $100 at Amazon
SAVE $20: As of Jan. 12, the Hisense Class A4 TV is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That’s a 17% saving on the list price.
New TVs don’t have to break the bank. If you’ve been searching for a budget-friendly option that still has all the whistles and bells you’d want in a smart TV, check out this latest Amazon deal on the Hisense Class A4 32-inch TV. Not only is it a great TV, but as of Jan. 12, it’s on sale for under $100. Yep, you read that right. This TV is currently just $99 for a limited time.
This Hisense TV gives you great quality, thanks to its Full HD resolution, 1080p LCD screen and Full Array LED backlight. Colors really pop too, with the Natural Color Enhancer making greens greener, and flowers more vibrant. The audio is worth shouting about too, thanks to DTS Virtual:X, which enhances dialogue clarity, detail, and gives a more realistic surround sound for a more immersive experience.
If you’re a gamer, this TV also comes with a Game Mode. This mode helps to cut input lag down to just 16ms, helping you react faster and more accurately.
It also runs on the Fire OS, meaning all your favorite streaming platforms (Netflix, Prime Video, etc.) and apps are all in one place. And with built-in Alexa, you can press a button on your remote to find shows, control your smart home devices, and ask all your burning questions.
Pick up this TV deal from Amazon now.
Score $250 off the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop at Amazon
SAVE $250: As of Jan. 12, the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $349.99 at Amazon. This is $250 off its retail price of $599.99.
Having a fresh, clean house is a great way to start out a new year, and robot vacuums can help keep it that way.
Amazon is offering up some great deals on select models. Among the retailer’s selection is the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop, which has dropped to $349.99 for a limited time. The Eufy Omni C20 is usually listed for $599.99, so this deal saves you $250 overall. Not to mention, it’s only $20 away from its lowest-ever price of $329.99.
Boasting 7,000 Pa suction, alongside a rolling and side brush, the Eufy Omni C20 can tackle any dust or crumbs that have dropped onto your floor. It even features a Pro-Detangle Comb that helps get rid of tangled up hair it comes across. And if you’ve been dealing with annoying stains on harder surfaces, its mopping system offers up 180 rotations per minute and 6N of pressure to scrub them clean.
Its small size — coming to just 3.35-inches tall — allows it to easily move underneath furniture in your home. That way, you can feel content knowing every corner is getting an efficient clean. This deal may not stick around for long, so be quick to save on the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop.
If you’re curious to see other robot vacuums we’d recommend, check out our roundup of the best robot vacuums.
Rose Byrnes Golden Globes speech is a hilarious delight
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You star Rose Byrne took home Best Female Actor (Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy) at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, giving a speech that ranged from thanking writer-director Mary Bronstein to bearded dragons.
“We shot this maybe in 25 days for like, $8.50,” Byrne said. “This is a tiny film, so this is a huge thing to be up here. And my brother’s my date — thanks, George. Thanks, my mum and dad who bought Paramount+ so they could watch the Golden Globes from Sydney.”
Lastly, Byrne thanked her husband, Bobby Cannavale, who wasn’t in attendance. “He couldn’t be here because he’s getting a bearded dragon, and he went to a reptile expo in New Jersey. So thank you, baby.”
Check out the whole list of Golden Globes award winners and nominees.
NYT Pips hints, answers for January 12, 2026
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.
Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.
Currently, if you’re stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.
How to play Pips
If you’ve ever played dominoes, you’ll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we’ve shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don’t necessarily have to match.
The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.
Here are common examples you’ll run into across the difficulty levels:
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Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.
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Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.
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Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.
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Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.
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Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.
If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.
Easy difficulty hints, answers for Jan. 12 Pips
Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 6-4, placed horizontally.
Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 6-4, placed horizontally; 4-5, placed horizontally.
Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally; 4-5, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally.
Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally; 0-1, placed horizontally.
Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 0-1, placed horizontally.
Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally.
Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally.
Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed vertically.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally.
Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 0-4, placed horizontally.
Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 3-0, placed horizontally; 0-4, placed horizontally.
Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 1-5, placed. vertically; 0-4, placed horizontally.
Medium difficulty hints, answers for Jan. 12 Pips
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 0-6, placed horizontally; 2-5, placed horizontally.
Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 1-1, placed horizontally.
Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally.
Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 5-0, placed vertically.
Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 5-0, placed vertically; 0-2, placed horizontally.
Hard difficulty hints, answers for Jan. 12 Pips
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically; 4-5, placed vertically.
Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 6-5, placed vertically; 6-4, placed verttically.
Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically; 3-4, placed horizontally; 3-6, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.
Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically; 6-5, placed vertically.
Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed vertically.
Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 5-0, placed vertically; 5-3, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 5-0, placed vertically; 1-1, placed horizontally; 0-2, placed horizontally.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically; 0-2, placed horizontally.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Jessie Buckleys Golden Globes speech is a moving watch
Hamnet star Jessie Buckley took home Best Female Actor (Motion Picture – Drama) at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, giving a moving speech that thanked basically the entire cast and crew of Chloé Zhao’s film.
“This is not a normal feeling or situation to be in, but thank you Golden Globes,” said Buckley accepting her award. “Chloe, Paul, Maggie, Max, Emily, Jacobi, Joe, the 400 extras, I adore you. I would rave in that Globe for the rest of my life with you.”
Buckley highlighted the international nature of the Hamnet crew who told the story of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes, and the loss of their son Hamnet, whose death occurred years before the playwright penned Hamlet.
“It was such an extraordinary set to be part of, because we were telling the story of probably the most famous Brit that ever lived. We had a Chinese director, a lot of Irish, a mostly Polish crew, beside our British family,” she said, before thanking one crew member in particular.
“Actually, I’d really like to thank our grip Tomac, because during shooting, Tomac started to disappear a little bit during the shoot, and I found him one day at the back of his truck, and he was chopping up potatoes and onions and meat. He brought his ginormous cast iron pot over from Poland, and he was making soup — and this soup started turning up on set, it was delicious. Thanks, Tomac, for bringing your pot to set.”
Check out the whole list of Golden Globes award winners and nominees.
Teyana Taylors Golden Globes speech is 2 minutes of pure emotion
Teyana Taylor picked up a Golden Globe for best supporting female actor on Sunday for her role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, and her two minute speech was packed full of emotion.
“My babies are upstairs watching, y’all better be off them damn phones and watching me right now!” says a tearful Taylor in the clip above, before going on to end her speech with a powerful message.
“Last, but most importantly, to all my brown sisters and little brown girls watching tonight: Our softness is not a liability, our depth is not too much, our light does not need permission to shine, we belong in every room we walk into, our voices matter, and our dreams deserve space.”
Check out the full list of Golden Globes 2026 winners.
The Google Pixel 9a is $100 off at Amazon
SAVE $100: As of Jan. 12, the Google Pixel 9a is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That’s a 20% discount on the list price.
Looking for a budget smartphone? Look no further, the Google Pixel 9a is the answer to your search. And better yet, it’s currently on sale at Amazon. As of Jan. 12, this impressive phone is down to just $399, a saving of $100. It comes in four colors too, including iris, obsidian, peony, and porcelain.
At this price, you might expect the phone to be lacking in features, but that’s not the case. The Google Pixel 9a packs way more punch than you’d expect for a budget-friendly phone. Impressive features include Gemini (Google’s built-in AI assistant), an incredible Pixel Camera that delivers standout photos and videos, and an all-day battery life, promising to last over 30 hours (turn on Extreme Battery Saver to extend it up to 100 hours).
It’s also a robust phone, so if you’re clumsy and prone to drops, this is the phone for you. It’s resistant to spills, dust, drops, and scratches, and it even has a IP68 water and dust protection and a scratch-resistant display. Other standout features include Pixel Call Assist, automatic locking if theft is detected, crash detection, emergency calling, and protections against scams and malware.
This deal is only available for a limited time, so act fast to save.
How to unblock X for free
TL;DR: Unblock X from anywhere in the world with a VPN. The best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to unblock sites/apps is ExpressVPN.
There has been a lot of talk about X, formerly known as Twitter, potentially being banned in a number of countries around the world. This situation has resulted from concerns that the xAI chatbot’s safeguards were ineffective against the explicit deepfake problem.
If you’re looking for the best way to secure access to X from anywhere in the world, we have the information you need.
How to unblock X for free
VPNs hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other locations. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions to secure access to sites/apps like X from anywhere in the world. This might sound complicated, but you can unblock your favorite sites/apps in just a few simple steps:
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Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in a location that supports access to X
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Visit X from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for bypassing geo-restrictions are not free, but most do offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can unblock sites/apps and then recover your investment at a later date. This obviously isn’t a long-term solution. If you want to retain permanent access to sites like X from anywhere in the world, you’ll need a subscription.
Fortunately, the best VPN for bypassing online restrictions is on sale for a limited time.
What is the best VPN for X?
ExpressVPN is the top choice when it comes to unblocking X, for a number of reasons:
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Servers in 105 countries
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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Strict no-logging policy
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Fast streaming speeds free from throttling
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Up to 10 simultaneous connections
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30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee)
Unblock X for free with ExpressVPN.
Help get complex ideas across at work with this $10 Microsoft tool
TL;DR: Bring your bright ideas to life with Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional lifetime license for Windows, on sale now for $9.97 (reg. $249).
Want to make a better impression at work in the new year? Whether you work in HR or IT, Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional lets you turn your complex ideas into crystal-clear diagrams. Communicate your ideas with compelling visuals using this helpful program, now for only $9.97 (reg. $249).
If you’re often presenting information to colleagues, you know what a challenge it can be to get your points across. Microsoft Visio changes that, putting dozens of pre-made templates, diagrams, and stencils at your fingertips to help you create captivating, informative content.
With Microsoft Visio, you have access to over 250,000 shapes in the online content ecosystem. You can also create your own shapes using your finger or a pen on touch-enabled devices.
If you’re using data from Excel, Exchange, or Microsoft Entra ID, you can automatically generate org charts, process maps, floor plans, and more with your data. And if you’re working through an idea, Microsoft Visio also has brainstorming templates to help you develop it in real time.
This lifetime license provides all the features from Visio Standard, plus more templates, shapes, and collaboration features. You will need a Microsoft 365 or SharePoint subscription to use this software.
Get Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional lifetime license for Windows for just $9.97 (reg. $249).
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Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms kid-friendly?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is undoubtedly the lightest Game of Thrones show yet.
Admittedly, that’s not a high bar to clear, given that both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon are brimming with heavy subject matter. With their graphic depictions of violence and sexual assault, they’re not at all suitable for young audiences.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms shrugs off its predecessors’ grimdark tones, opting instead for the more light-hearted tale of hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his new squire, the sassy young Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). But while the show offers up an all-around funnier, even occasionally wholesome view of Westeros, is that enough to make it kid-friendly, should any young viewers want a gateway into George R.R. Martin’s fantasy world?
Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms appropriate for young audiences?
The short answer is no. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is certainly light by Game of Thrones standards, but it’s still full of scenes and subject matter that parents may not want their kids to watch.
Ultimately, though, whether a child watches the show comes down to parental discretion. Read on for a spoiler-free guide to some of the adult topics audiences may encounter in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
For starters, violence is still very much on the table. The series takes place at a tournament, meaning there will be jousting and sword fighting. You can bet some of the competing knights won’t play fair, resulting in a solid amount of graphic injuries.
As an HBO show — airing at 10 p.m., no less! — A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms features its fair share of nudity, although it’s light on sex scenes. Instead, the nudity is mostly relegated to the background, apart from the occasional sequence involving key characters. The show also discusses sex work and alludes to sexual violence, and the dialogue is peppered with profanity.
For better or worse, these elements are all staples of the non-kid-friendly Game of Thrones universe, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms remains squarely part of that world.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres Jan. 18 at 10 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.
How to watch Texans vs. Steelers in the NFL online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Texans vs. Steelers for free on TVNZ+. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Wild Card Weekend comes to a close as the Houston Texans face the Pittsburgh Steelers, another must-watch game in the 2025/26 postseason.
It’s been an exciting few days in the NFL, with the San Francisco 49ers eliminating the Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, plus the Buffalo Bills, LA Rams, New England Patriots, and Chicago Bears all advancing to the Divisional Round.
There’s just one spot remaining now. The Steelers are a higher seed than the Texans — No. 4 vs. No. 5 — and won AFC North. But AFC South runners-up Houston have a better win-loss record and boast the best winning streak in the entire conference — an impressive nine games. But who will go on to face the Patriots in the knockout stage?
If you want to watch Texans vs. Steelers in the NFL playoffs for free from anywhere in the world, here’s all the information you need.
When is Texans vs. Steelers?
Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers takes place at 8.15 p.m. ET on Jan. 12. This fixture will be played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
How to watch Texans vs. Steelers for free
Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL is available to live stream for free on TVNZ+.
TVNZ+ is geo-restricted to New Zealand, but you can access this free streaming platform from anywhere by using a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in New Zealand, allowing you to unblock TVNZ+ from anywhere in the world. Access free live streams of the NFL by following these simple steps:
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Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with free coverage of the NFL
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Register with TVNZ+
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Watch the NFL for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming do require a subscription, but the leading VPN services also offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. You can leverage these deals to get access to live streams of the NFL without committing any cash in the long run. This is obviously a short-term fix, but it will give you time to watch Texans vs. Steelers and other NFL fixtures before you reclaim any upfront investment.
What is the best VPN for the NFL?
ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL, for a number of reasons:
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Servers in 105 countries
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure
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Fast connection speeds
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Up to 10 simultaneous connections
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30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 — a saving of 49% — which includes a bonus three months usage at no extra cost. This plan also includes a year of unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (also with a money-back guarantee).
Live stream the NFL for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Roborock Qrevo Series robot vacuum is on sale for under $400 at Amazon — save over $200 right now
SAVE $250: As of Jan. 12, the Roborock Qrevo Series is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon. That’s a 38% saving on the list price.
If you’ve been looking for a robot vacuum that makes your life easier without having to spend a fortune, we’ve found the perfect deal. As of Jan. 12, the Roborock Qrevo Series is on sale at Amazon for under $400. This impressive robot vacuum picks up dirt, mops, and even self-empties and self-cleans, and all for $399.99. This discount saves you a whopping $250 on list price.
It can deal with just about any dirt thanks to its 8,000Pa suction. It can even pull pet hair out of carpets, vacuum over rugs, and reach into awkward corners. And the rubber main brush means hair tangles are kept to a minimum. The same can be said for its mopping capabilities, with dual spinning mopping pads scrubbing hard floors with adjustable water levels. When it reaches carpets, the mops lift automatically.
The docking station is its hub, where the vacuum will empty dirt and dust into a sealed bag that can last up to nine weeks. It will also refill the water tank, wash the mopping pads, and dry them ready for the next run. And there’s no need to control its cleaning path, navigation is handled automatically by a LiDAR-based mapping system that scans your home, remembers up to four floor plans, and avoids obstacles like furniture or cables.
This is a limited-time deal at Amazon, so don’t miss out.
The EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Max power station is $450 off at Amazon — act fast to save big
SAVE $450: As of Jan. 12, the EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Max is on sale for $749 at Amazon. That’s a 38% discount on the list price.
Looking for a portable power station to see you through the winter months? You’re in luck, because the EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Max is back on sale at Amazon, and this time you can save $450. As of Jan. 12, this model is down to $749 for the unit only. Upgrades that include solar panels or chargers are also reduced, so if you’re in need of a powerhouse of a unit, you’ll find a deal for you.
The Delta 3 Max is a reliable option, whether you need to use it at home, on vacation, or keeping devices powered when camping. Thanks to EcoFlow’s X-Stream technology, it recharges fast, so you don’t need to prepare it days in advance. In fact, it’ll go from 0–80% in just over an hour.
And with up to 3,400W of continuous output in X-Boost mode, it can run most everyday appliances, including fridges and microwaves. You can use it for a home backup too, automatically transferring over power in under 10ms.
It’s built with a LiFePO₄ battery which is rated for long-term daily use, and EcoFlow says it’s built for 10 years of use. It can also be monitored and managed through the EcoFlow app, where you can check stats like the energy use, adjust charging settings, and schedule power usage as needed.
Find this power station deal at Amazon.
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