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• iPhone storage full? Check your System Data.

  23-12-2025 21:58 via mashable.com
  "iPhone Storage Full." It's a dreaded notification that some iPhone users have come to experience. It happened to me at my most recent holiday gathering while taking family photos. It wasn't the first time, but it was certainly an inconvenient time.Like most people who receive the storage full prompt, I immediately went to Settings, followed by General, then the iPhone Storage option in order to see what was taking up 256GB of space. Sure, I snap a lot of photos and there are dozens of apps on m
  
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• This giant 98-inch TCL Class QM6K Series TV is over $600 off at Amazon — save big on this sport-friendly screen

  19-01-2026 17:19 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: The TCL 98-inch Class QM6K Series TV is on sale for $1,697.99 at Amazon. That's over $600 off the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: TCLTCL 98-inch Class QM6K Series TV$1,697.99 $2,299.99 Save $602.00 Get DealThere is so much incredible sport to watch this year. We've got the Australian Open and the end of the football season taking place right now. Then we've got the T20 World Cup and Winter Olympics, followed by the World Cup. It really doesn't get any bigger than that, which
  
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• Xbox is preparing to bring ads to cloud gaming

  19-01-2026 17:09 via mashable.com
  Xbox appears to be laying the groundwork for ads in its cloud gaming service, according to a new report from Windows Central.The outlet spotted reports from several users who were met with a pop-up while launching games on Xbox Cloud Gaming, warning of “1 hour of ad-supported play time per session.” That’s notable, because while Xbox Cloud Gaming is currently included with all tiers of Xbox Game Pass, none of those subscriptions offer an ad-supported option — at least not
  
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• How to watch Love Island: All Stars online for free

  19-01-2026 17:02 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Live stream the third season of Love Island: All Stars for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.We should all be seeking as little drama as possible in our private lives. There's a lot of joy to be found in a peaceful existence. That being said, there's also a great deal of joy to be found in watching other people's messy lives play out. And that's exactly what Love Island provides.The hit show delivers weeks of flirting, breakups, a
  
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• The LG 86-Inch Class QNED 4K TV is $600 off at Amazon ahead of the biggest football game of the year

  19-01-2026 16:25 via mashable.com
  SAVE $602.01: The LG 86-Inch Class QNED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,096.99, down from the list price of $1,699 at LG. That's a 35% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: LGLG 86-Inch Class QNED 4K TV$1,096.99 at Amazon $1,699 Save $602.01 Get DealIf you happen to be a sports fan, you know there are important football games in the future. In conjunction with these very important games, this is often one of the best times of the year to buy a new TV at a great discount. We've spotted a m
  
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• Keep track of your luggage and pets for just $16 a tag

  19-01-2026 16:25 via mashable.com
  SAVE 34%: As of Jan. 19, you can get a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $64.98, down from $99, at Amazon. That's a 34% discount or $34.02 in savings.Apple AirTag Tracker (4-Pack) $64.98 at Amazon $99 Save $34.02 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy
  Whether you're a frequent flyer tired of wondering if your bag made the connection, or you just want to keep tabs on a pet that likes to wander, Apple AirTags are the easiest way to get peace of mind.As of Jan. 19, the Apple
  
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• The giant 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 curved gaming monitor is within $2 of a record-low price at Amazon

  19-01-2026 16:08 via mashable.com
  SAVE $389.01: The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $899.99, down from the standard price of $1,289. That's a 30% discount that comes within $1.99 of the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: Samsung49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 curved gaming monitor$899.99 at Amazon $1,289 Save $389.01 Get DealThere's something to be said about investing in the best of the best. In certain realms, going bigger really does pay off, and for so
  
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• How to watch Sinner vs. Gaston online for free

  19-01-2026 15:42 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Gaston in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2026 Australian Open is finally set to start. We've had a painful wait without any major tournaments since the last Grand Slam, but we made it. We made it through the tough times and now we get rewarded with the best players in the world battling it out Melbourne Park. Jannik Sinner is the top seed in the men's draw. The defending c
  
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• Gift the Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses this Valentines Day — save over $10 at Amazon

  19-01-2026 14:52 via mashable.com
  SAVE OVER $10: As of Jan. 19, the Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses is on sale for $47.95 at Amazon This is 20% off its list price of $59.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: LegoLego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses (10328)$47.95 at Amazon $59.99 Save $12.04 Get DealThe countdown to Valentine's Day has begun, and if you've been shopping around for gift ideas, you can't go wrong with Lego. The Botanicals line, in particular, features an excellent variety of floral arrangements that make for great gift
  
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• Score over $300 off the ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor at Amazon

  19-01-2026 14:27 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: The 32-inch ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor is now only $959.96 at Amazon. That's $340 off for a limited time.Opens in a new windowCredit: ASUSASUS ROG Swift 32-Inch 4K OLED Gaming Monitor$959.96 at Amazon $1,299 Save $339.04 Get DealIf you want a proper upgrade to your gaming setup that will last, it’s best to go with one of the industry’s bigger brands. As of Jan. 19, the 32-inch version of the ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor, with a stunning 4K and OLED display, is now availabl
  
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• Some Windows 11 PCs can’t shut down after latest update

  19-01-2026 14:00 via mashable.com
  If you're trying to shut down your Windows 11 PC but it just won't do it, we might have a solution. Last Tuesday, Microsoft released the first 'Patch Tuesday' updates of the year for Windows 11 and Windows 10. What the release notes don't say is that the update also reportedly introduced a bug, causing some Windows 11 PC to restart when the user tries to shut them down. As noted by Neowin, the bug only affects Windows 11 PCs which are configured with a feature called Secure Launch, which protect
  
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• NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 19, 2026

  19-01-2026 12:42 via mashable.com
  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 &mdas
  
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• Jon Stewart responds to an audience member asking if hed consider running for office

  19-01-2026 12:40 via mashable.com
  In a behind-the-scenes clip from The Daily Show, Jon Stewart is asked by an audience member whether or not he'd consider running for office — and he kind of evades the question. But his answer is interesting nonetheless."This is a question that comes up a lot, and I think it speaks to — if I may, and I don't know the motivation — it speaks to this desperation and dissatisfaction that we have with the status quo," Stewart says. "You see somebody on television who's saying some o
  
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• The creator-favorite DJI Mini 4K drone is finally back on sale at Amazon — snag it for $60 off

  19-01-2026 12:25 via mashable.com
  SAVE $60: The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale at Amazon for $239, down from the list price of $299. That's a 20% discount that matches the record-low price at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Mini 4K$239 at Amazon $299 Save $60 Get DealDJI is not having a quiet start to the year. The brand has been all over the news this winter with the FCC placing a ban on foreign drones. But there's a slight workaround to this which is that all foreign-made drones already in the country are exempt
  
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• Save over $20 on the Soundcore Q30 by Anker headphones at Amazon

  19-01-2026 12:17 via mashable.com
  SAVE OVER $20: As of Jan. 19, Soundcore Q30 by Anker headphones are on sale for $53.99 at Amazon. This is $26 off their list price of $79.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SoundcoreSoundcore Q30 by Anker Headphones$53.99 at Amazon $79.99 Save $26.00 Get DealInvesting in new headphones doesn't need to break the bank. If you've been looking to buy a more budget-friendly option, the Soundcore Q30 by Anker headphones are worth a look. As of Jan. 19, the Soundcore Q30 by Anker headphones are marke
  
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• The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Beginner Box is down to its best-ever price on Amazon

  19-01-2026 12:11 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Beginner Box is now just $26.99 at Amazon. That's the best-ever price for this product.Opens in a new windowCredit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box $26.99 at Amazon $34.99 Save $8.00 Get DealThe Avatar: The Last Airbender expansion is one of MTG’s best of 2025, and newcomers can't get started with the trading card game in a better way. As of Jan. 19, Magic: The Gathering’s Av
  
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• The Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet 151 Booster Bundle is below market price at Amazon

  19-01-2026 12:01 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 151 Booster Bundle is now $108.87 at Amazon. That's $12 off and below market value.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet 151 Booster Bundle$108.87 at Amazon $120.79 Save $11.92 Get DealThere’s no better example of short-supply Pokémon TCG expansions jumping up in price than the Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet 151 Booster Bundle. So any sort of discount is more than welcome.As of Jan. 19, t
  
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• Threads has overtaken X in daily users, but only on mobile

  19-01-2026 11:54 via mashable.com
  Threads is winning the mobile war against X. New data from Similarweb (via TechCrunch) indicates that Meta's short-form social network is winning over X when it comes to daily active users on iOS and Android. In January, Threads had 141.5 million daily active users on mobile, compared to X's 125 million daily active users on the two major mobile platforms. SEE ALSO:Threads will let users speak to the algorithm
  It's not some sort of short-term fluke, either. The daily active users count has stead
  
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• The Roborock Q10 S5 robot vacuum and mop is back to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save over $100

  19-01-2026 11:54 via mashable.com
  SAVE OVER $150: As of Jan. 19, Amazon has marked the Roborock Q10 S5 robot vacuum and mop down to $229.99. This is 43% off its list price of $399.99, saving you $170.Opens in a new windowCredit: RoborockRoborock Q10 S5 Robot Vacuum and Mop$229.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $170 Get DealA robot vacuum can be helpful to have at home, especially if you're hoping to get a headstart on spring cleaning this year. At the moment, quite a few are on sale, so it's a good time to shop around. If you're no
  
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• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms weeks ahead trailer teases a life or death trial by combat

  19-01-2026 11:49 via mashable.com
  Things have started off fairly gently for Dunk (Peter Claffey), but it looks like the stakes are going to get higher pretty soon.HBO's "weeks ahead" trailer above for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms teases Dunk getting in the bad books of Prince Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), ending with a trial by combat that sees him on a misty battlefield.Hopefully we'll still get plenty more phlegm-based humour too, though.A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is streaming on HBO, with new episodes dropping Sunday
  
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• Visual Studio 2026 brings AI into your IDE for $50

  19-01-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: MS Visual Studio Professional 2026 delivers faster coding, smarter AI assistance, and better collaboration — for $49.99 instead of $499.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Visual Studio Professional 2026$49.99 $499.99 Save $450 Get DealAt some point, every developer hits the same moment: the tools that once felt fast start feeling heavy. Projects get bigger, codebases get messier, and collaboration gets harder than it needs to be.That’s the space Microsoft
  
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• How to watch Indiana vs. Miami online for free

  19-01-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:BEST FOR ESPNESPN Unlimited$29.99 per month for 1 year(save $15)Shop NowBest for Fox and Big TenFox One7-day free trial, then $199.99 per year(save $39.89)Shop NowBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month(save $30)Get DealBest for channelsHulu + Live TV3-day free trial, then $76.99/monthShop NowBest for affordabilitySling Season Pass$329 for 5 months(save $50.95)Shop NowBEST for INTRODUCTORY OF
  
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• Cut monthly cloud storage costs with this lifetime 2TB deal

  19-01-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Stop renting your cloud storage and switch to this lifetime subscription to Drime Secure Cloud Storage for just $129.97 (reg. $299) through Feb. 15.Opens in a new windowCredit: DrimeDrime Secure Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription$129.97 $299 Save $169.03 Get DealIf you’re looking for wiggle room in your monthly budget, it might be time to cut the cord with your current cloud storage setup. Drime Secure Cloud Storage offers a more permanent option, letting you pay once and enj
  
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• How to watch Rybakina vs. Juvan online for free

  19-01-2026 10:43 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Live stream Rybakina vs. Juvan in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2026 Australian Open is now well underway, with numerous top names — including Sabalenka and Gauff — advancing to the women's singles second round.No. 5 seed Elena Rybakina, is yet to punch her ticket to the next round. The Kazakhstani dynamo is facing unseeded Slovenian Kaja Juvan. Tennis fans will expect Rybakina to a
  
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• How to watch Martinez vs. Djokovic online for free

  19-01-2026 10:36 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Live stream Martinez vs. Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The first Grand Slam of the year is here, with the world's top tennis stars taking to the courts of Melbourne Park for the 2026 Australian Open. This first round match sees No. 4 seed Novak Djokovic face unseeded opposition in the form of Spanish 28-year-old Pedro Martinez. We're expecting a dominant showing from Djokovic, but anyth
  
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• NYT Pips hints, answers for January 19, 2026

  19-01-2026 09:02 via mashable.com
  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 ea
  
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• NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 19, 2026

  19-01-2026 08:52 via mashable.com
  Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you remember your childhood games.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 yo
  
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• Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on January 19

  19-01-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  It's day one of the new lunar cycle, and over the next few days, a thin crescent will begin to appear as the Moon moves further along its orbit. It'll take a few days before it comes into view properly, but from tonight you should be able to see a sliver of Moon in the sky.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Monday, Jan. 19, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 1% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.There's still too little Moon illuminated for us to spot an
  
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• Hurdle hints and answers for January 19, 2026

  19-01-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from pr
  
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• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: What exactly is a hedge knight?

  19-01-2026 04:45 via mashable.com
  HBO's new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, features more knights than you can shake a lance at.The House of the Dragon sequel takes place at a tournament (or "tourney") in The Reach's Ashford Meadow, where only knights are allowed to enter "the lists" — spaces for publicly demonstrating their combat and jousting skills. But what of Ser Duncan "Dunk" the Tall (Peter Claffey), who is constantly scorned as a "hedge knight" rather than a "true knight."What exactly is a
  
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