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• Meta Launches Standalone AI Chatbot App Designed for Conversational Use

  29-04-2025 21:13 via socialmediatoday.com
  Meta's new standalone app is designed to be a conversational partner in everyday life.
  
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• Puma names new senior global brand marketer following reorganization

  09-01-2026 16:41 via marketingdive.com
  The appointment of Nadia Kokni follows the struggling sportswear icon uniting several key marketing and product functions under a chief brand officer.
  
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• 7-Eleven’s chief marketing officer Marissa Jarratt departs

  09-01-2026 16:00 via marketingdive.com
  The executive spearheaded several popular marketing, advertising and digital loyalty initiatives, including the company’s retail media network.
  
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• Streaming widens sports marketing field: Here’s what the numbers say

  09-01-2026 15:24 via marketingdive.com
  Airing games across both linear and streaming platforms can help boost performance, according to Nielsen data.
  
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• How to watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Borussia Dortmund online for free

  09-01-2026 14:46 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Live stream Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Can any team catch up and compete with Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga? It's not looking likely, but Borussia Dortmund are leading the race for second place. Next they face off against Eintracht Frankfurt, a team that could move up into the top five with a win here. We're expecting a huge matchup between two exc
  
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• How to watch Mali vs. Senegal online for free

  09-01-2026 14:45 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Live stream Mali vs. Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.We've reached the quarter-final stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Mali vs. Senegal kicking things off in style. This is a particularly difficult fixture to predict. Both teams are stacked with talent and will be confident of progressing to the next round. The likes of Sadio Mané and Yves Bissouma will be key
  
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• CES 2026 live updates: See the latest news, surprises, and strange tech from LG, Samsung, and new startups

  09-01-2026 14:17 via mashable.com
  The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the biggest tech showcase in the world, and Mashable reporters are on the ground reporting live from the event all week long. Every year at CES, tech giants like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Lenovo preview their latest innovations, as well as futuristic concept products unlike anything you'll find in stores. CES is also a hub for ambitious startups, electric vehicle brands, and robotics companies. You never know what bizarre new gadgets (or
  
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• Idris Elba casually watches Arsenal game on iPad during Seth Meyers interview

  09-01-2026 14:05 via mashable.com
  Sir Idris Elba may have been on Late Night to promote Season 2 of Apple TV show Hijack, but that didn't mean he was going to miss a key Premier League game.The actor came out holding an iPad as he sat down opposite Seth Meyers, explaining that even though he was excited to be there, Arsenal were also 70 minutes into their crucial clash against Liverpool.Meyers positioned the iPad on the desk so they could both watch, but soon the host was back to asking his pesky questions.Elba's response? "Are
  
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• Spotify pulls its ICE recruitment ads

  09-01-2026 14:04 via mashable.com
  Spotify's ICE recruitment ads have been reportedly removed from the platform by the company, following months of backlash and boycotts.Confirmed to Variety, Spotify has pulled advertisements encouraging Americans to sign up as deportation agents for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The news comes in the wake of the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday."There are currently no ICE ads running on Spotify," a Spotify spokesperson told Va
  
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• CES 2026 hands-on: Xreals world-first 240 Hz AR smart glasses made my jaw drop

  09-01-2026 14:00 via mashable.com
  Xreal, the augmented reality brand behind some of the leading smart glasses, is dealing with a lot of new competition at CES 2026. Smart glasses have been a big draw among the throngs of attendees on CES' packed convention floor this year, and I’ve probably tried on 12 different smart glasses since arriving in Las Vegas. Earlier at the event, I was impressed by the TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro (especially by its price). So, how does Xreal respond to a more crowded playing field? By bringing out th
  
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• Score over $30 off Samsung Galaxy Buds FE right now at Amazon

  09-01-2026 13:06 via mashable.com
  SAVE OVER $30: As of Jan. 9, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are on sale for $68.99 at Amazon. This is $31 off their list price of $99.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Buds FE$68.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $31 Get DealAmazon is offering a sweet deal on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE for a limited time, dropping their price to $68.99. For those who have been hoping to pick up some new earbuds to take into the new year, but don't want to splash out on anything too expensive, these a
  
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• Seth Meyers has strong words for the Trump admins response to ICE shooting

  09-01-2026 13:02 via mashable.com
  The late night hosts have all responded to the Trump administration's reaction to ICE fatally shooting Renee Good on Wednesday, with Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng condemning them for painting the 37-year-old mother as a "domestic terrorist" despite the video evidence.In the Late Night video above, Seth Meyers weighs in too, finishing his "A Closer Look" segment with a sober address to camera."A 37-year-old mother in a Honda Pilot was shot dead on a residential s
  
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• The Silent Hill 2 remake is now at its lowest-ever price on Amazon — save over $20

  09-01-2026 13:01 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: The Silent Hill 2 remake is now only $27.39 at Amazon. That's 45% off its original list price at Amazon. Opens in a new windowCredit: Konami'Silent Hill 2' (PS5)$27.39 at Amazon $49.99 Save $22.60 Get DealWith Silent Hill f one of the best games of 2025, the long-running horror franchise has been enjoying a renaissance following the success of the 2024 Silent Hill 2 remake on PS5 — one of the best games of 2024. If you’ve been saving yourself to jump back in, you can now
  
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• The weirdest tech of CES: It gets very weird, very fast

  09-01-2026 12:42 via mashable.com
  CES 2026 has been full of big announcements — advances in the chips that power AI, major product launches, and more — but the Vegas tech convention is also known as a haven for weird tech. We here at Mashable are lovers of weird tech and odd gadgets, and, thankfully, CES 2026 has not disappointed thus far. We've got folks on the ground in Vegas scoping out everything odd on the showroom floor — here are six of the weirdest and most fun things we've seen. Check out the full list
  
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• Save $30 on the Apple Watch SE 3 right now at Amazon

  09-01-2026 12:29 via mashable.com
  SAVE $30: As of Jan. 9, the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) has dropped to $219 at Amazon. This deal saves you $30 on list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple Watch SE 3 [GPS 40mm] Smartwatch$219 at Amazon $249 Save $30 Get DealOur favorite smartwatch for most people, the Apple Watch SE 3, has dropped to $219 at Amazon. If you're an Apple user and a smartwatch has been on your radar for the year ahead, this is a deal well worth checking out.Overall, this discount saves you $30 on the
  
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• What it takes to make six figures a month on OnlyFans, according to Tiffany Wisconsin

  09-01-2026 12:16 via mashable.com
  Posting content on OnlyFans is far from easy money, as several creators told Mashable last year, and the average creator only raked in around $1,300 in 2023. That being said, there are high earners on the platform — like Tiffany Wisconsin, who only started shooting adult content five years ago. Wisconsin (who goes by either Tiffany Wisconsin or Wisconsin Tiffany) typically earns upwards of $100,000 per month on OnlyFans (and supplied a screenshot of her November 2025 earnings to Masha
  
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• Stephen Colbert condemns the Trump administrations reaction to ICE shooting

  09-01-2026 11:51 via mashable.com
  Stephen Colbert opened his monologue with a far more somber tone than usual, addressing ICE's fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good that took place in Minneapolis on Wednesday — and the Trump administration's reaction to it."By now we've all seen the video," says Colbert. "In it, as reported by the New York Times, Good 'appears to be turning away from a federal officer', and, as reported by the Washington Post, 'the agent was able to move out of the way and fire at least two of t
  
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• The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle is $10 off at Amazon

  09-01-2026 11:40 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle is now 16% off at Amazon, dropping to $55.47 from $65.80. Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokemon CompanyPokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle$55.47 at Amazon $65.80 Save $10.33 Get DealThe Pokémon TCG market may be unpredictable, but Amazon pricing occasionally lands in a place that actually seems a bit more budget-friendly. As of Jan. 9, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Phantasmal Flames Booster Bun
  
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• The best laptops of CES 2026

  09-01-2026 11:40 via mashable.com
  The Consumer Electronics Show brought us a fresh crop of new laptops this week, and I was on the ground in Las Vegas getting to know them all. (Final step count: 69,142.)Naturally, new processors were on the docket. This year's batch of Windows PCs will be powered by updated AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm chips that promise better AI performance, better integrated graphics performance, and multi-day battery life. Good stuff, but pretty standard next-gen fare. SEE ALSO:Best of CES 2026 awards announced
  
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• The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $250 right now

  09-01-2026 11:34 via mashable.com
  SAVE $250: As of Jan. 9, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale for $549 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple Watch Ultra 2$549 at Amazon $799 Save $250 Get DealIf your Christmas tree was missing an Apple Watch-shaped gift this year, now’s your chance to treat yourself; the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale at Amazon. And it's not just on sale, it's reduced to its lowest-ever price. As of Jan. 9, this smartwatch is down to $549 from $799,
  
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• The Kindle Colorsoft Kids is $50 off at Amazon right now

  09-01-2026 11:21 via mashable.com
  SAVE $50: As of Jan. 9, the Kindle Colorsoft Kids (16GB) is discounted to $219.99 at Amazon. This is 19% off its usual price of $269.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: KindleAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids (16GB)$219.99 at Amazon $269.99 Save $50 Get DealThough the holidays have passed, Amazon still has some deals lingering around for shoppers to enjoy. Among them are discounts on their e-readers, including the Kindle Colorsoft Kids (16GB). If you've had one in mind to get for your child so they
  
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• The Daily Show reacts to Trumps ICE shooting response

  09-01-2026 11:16 via mashable.com
  Late night shows from Jimmy Kimmel Live! to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Late Night with Seth Meyers have responded to the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, and the Trump administration's attempts to justify (read: spin) it in defence of the ICE agent.The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng addressed repeated claims by Donald Trump and secretary of homeland security Kristi Noem about the shooting, ICE's recruitment campaign t
  
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• The Apple Magic Keyboard is at its lowest price in over a year — save $60 right now

  09-01-2026 11:16 via mashable.com
  SAVE $60: As of Jan. 9, the Apple Magic Keyboard is on sale for $189 at Amazon. That's a 24% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple Magic Keyboard$189 at Amazon $249 Save $60 Get DealiPad accessories are the perfect way to transform your device, whether to make it easier to work or create designs or artwork. One accessory that can completely change how you use your tablet is the Apple Magic Keyboard. It’s a keyboard case that connects to your iPad with the
  
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• NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 9, 2026

  09-01-2026 11:11 via mashable.com
  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
  
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• The Waterpik Cordless Pulse is $10 off at Amazon

  09-01-2026 11:08 via mashable.com
  SAVE $10: As of Jan. 9, the Waterpik Cordless Pulse is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: WaterpikWaterpik Cordless Pulse$39.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $10 Get DealLooking to impress your dentist in 2026? Invest in a water flosser. And right now is the perfect time to do it because as of Jan. 9, the Waterpik Cordless Pulse is on sale at Amazon. Right now you’ll save $10 on the list price, down to $39.99 from $49.99. There a
  
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• The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 power station is over $1,000 off at Amazon — bag the best-ever price now

  09-01-2026 11:06 via mashable.com
  SAVE OVER $1,000: As of Jan. 9, the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 is on sale for $1,198.99 at Amazon. That's a 52% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: JackeryJackery Explorer 2000 v2$1,198.99 at Amazon $2,499 Save $1,300.01 Get DealLooking for a portable power station unit that won't let you down? You're in luck, because the Jackery 2000 v2 is back on sale at Amazon. As of Jan. 9, the price has been cut from $2,499 down to $1,198.99. That's a saving of $1,300, and according t
  
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• NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 9, 2026

  09-01-2026 11:02 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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• Turn your thoughts into art for a single $35 payment

  09-01-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Imagiyo gives you lifetime creative freedom for a single $34.97 payment (reg. $495) — generate stunning, high-quality images (including NSFW in private mode) using advanced AI models.Opens in a new windowCredit: ImagiyoImagiyo AI Image Generator: Lifetime Subscription (Standard Plan)$34.97 $495 Save $460.03 Get DealCreative people, hobbyists, meme-makers, aspiring illustrators, and anyone who’s ever said “I wish I could just make the picture in my head” &mdash
  
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• The Marshall Monitor III headphones made me realize that mid-range headphones dont get enough love

  09-01-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  It's no secret that Marshall has mastered the classic retro design. What is a secret is how good its noise-cancelling headphones, the Marshall Monitor III, are.I have a few theories as to why these headphones fly under the radar. First and foremost, Marshall is more known for its speakers. Then there's the fact that other noise-cancelling brands like Sony, Bose, and Apple generally take the top spots on best-of lists (including ours). Finally, as mid-range headphones — which are neither cl
  
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• New discovery just broke the record for fastest-spinning large asteroid

  09-01-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  A new telescope in Chile has discovered a rapid asteroid as wide as eight football fields, making full spins in less than two minutes. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, built to repeatedly photograph the entire southern sky, had not yet begun its full scientific mission when it found asteroid 2025 MN45. Even so, during a brief test run, the telescope started to reveal the smallest worlds in space.Over seven nights, Rubin's large digital camera recorded hundreds of thousands of images. In those
  
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