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American football is on everyone's minds right now thanks to the impending Super Bowl, but fascinating things are afoot in the world of association football, too. According to a statement released by game developer Sports Interactive, Football Manager 25 will not be released in March, like it was supposed to be. It's not being delayed, either, as it was already delayed from November 2024 to March. Instead, it's being canceled entirely, with development efforts being refocused on the next edition

As we sit around waiting for Super Bowl LIX to start, a Google commercial set to run during the big game has come under fire again.In a Super Bowl commercial theoretically designed to extoll the virtues of its Gemini AI chatbot, Google actually faked the AI part, according to The Verge. The ad, in which a business called Wisconsin Cheese Mart uses Gemini to come up with a product description for gouda, shows a paragraph-long block of text about gouda that was actually lifted directly from Wiscon

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

Astrobiologists in Germany are developing a new testing device that could help tease dormant alien microbes into revealing themselves — and its key ingredient is a common amino acid that’s found in abundance inside human blood."L-serine, this particular amino acid that we used, [...] we can build it in our bodies, ourselves," researcher Max Riekeles, who is helping to develop the alien-hunting device, told Mashable.The compound is also prevalent across Earth’s oceans and even d

When shopping for a laptop on a tight budget — like, under $500 tight — you'll want to pay close attention to what you're buying.In the highly competitive laptop market, you really do get what you pay for. That means it can be very dangerous to buy a cheap laptop just because it's inexpensive. Choose wrongly, and you'll be stuck with a slow, outdated computer that causes more problems than it solves. Mashable regularly tests budget-friendly laptops, but if $500 is your upper limit, e

A lot of guys have a love-hate relationship with the apps, but what's the alternative?Sure, even the best dating apps for men can be a pain, yet meeting someone organically can feel nearly impossible. Between work and trying to maintain some semblance of a social life, who has the time to actually meet people? That's the promise of online dating.The apps promise to deliver an unlimited number of meet-cutes right to your phone — no serendipity required. Some dating apps also use in-depth qu

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It's certain that recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 will swing close to Earth in 2032. The chances of an impact remain low — but with relatively limited observations so far, the odds are in flux. On Jan. 31, the collision impact probability was 1.4 percent. As of Feb. 7, NASA reports it's 2.3 percent, which also means a 97.7 percent chance of missing our humble blue world. But don't be surprised if that number climbs higher: It's normal for the impact odds to increase before falling or

TL;DR: Live stream Utah Jazz vs. LA Clippers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Utah Jazz head to Intuit Dome to face the LA Clippers in a Western Conference matchup. The Jazz are 12-37, which puts the team in 14th place. The Clippers are 28-22, which puts the team in sixth place.The Jazz have lost three of their last five games, but are coming off a win over the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers have also lost three of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back lo

TL;DR: Live stream Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Houston Rockets head upstate to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. The Rockets are 32-18, which puts the team in third place. The Mavs are 26-25, which puts the team eighth place.The Rockets have lost four of their last five games, and all of those losses have come consecutively. The Mavs have lost three of their last five games, and all

TL;DR: Live stream Golden State Warriors vs. Chicago Bulls in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Golden State Warriors head to United Center to face the Chicago Bulls in a non-conference matchup. The Warriors are 25-25, which puts the team in 11th place in the Western Conference. The Bulls are 22-30, which puts the team in 10th place in the Eastern Conference.The Warriors have won three of their last five games, but are coming off a loss to the Utah Jazz. The Bulls have lost three

TL;DR: Live stream Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Denver Nuggets head to Footprint Center to face the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup. The Nuggets are 32-19, which puts the team in fourth place. The Suns are 25-25, which puts the team in 10th place.The Nuggets have won four of their last five games, and all of those wins have come consecutively. The Suns have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off three consecutive

TL;DR: Live stream Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Boston Celtics head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Celtics are 36-15, which puts the team in second place. The Knicks are 34-17, which puts the team in third place. The Celtics have won four of their last five games, but are coming off a loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The Knicks have also won four of their last five games, and are co

After seven years, I was done with dating apps.OK, I wasn't. Who was I kidding? I'm not an extrovert, and I write about sex and dating for a living. My "done" with dating apps didn't look like deleting my accounts or chucking the apps in a figurative trash can. But I was done relying on dating apps alone. I didn't know at the time how true this would end up being, or that another social media platform would be the catalyst.Online dating sans dating appsIt was 2021, COVID restrictions had be

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On June 24, 2022 , the U.S. Supreme Court — led by a conservative majority — chose to repeal the privacy rights afforded to all Americans by overturning the landmark precedent enshrined in Roe v. Wade. Its immediate effect relegated the right of abortion access to the states, effectively threatening reproductive health services for millions of people. In the years since, and with the nation now led by a presidential administration seeking to wage war on "elective" abortion, repr

Nothing hits the spot quite like the perfect romantic comedy. Whether you're single or happily cuffed for the season, these movies have a knack for making everything feel sweet and simple. Every problem has a solution, and the most pressing matter for everyone involved is that two likable and attractive people get together in 100 minutes or less. We can’t always explore nuances and gray areas. We’re busy!So, in honor of those evenings when you’re hoping to turn your brain compl

Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to be bad, or impersonal, or something you found in the bargain bit at CVS. Maybe you’ve just been doing a bit of unconscious research this whole time so you could find the absolutely perfect gift this year. (Yeah, that’s it.) If you waited until the last minute to find a gift for your loved one this Valentine’s Day, then rest assured that you still have plenty of options for a thoughtful gift. Thanks in large part to spe

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Compared to other appliances, the journey to buy a new TV is arguably one of the most elusive.Unboxing them (and returning them, if you really need to) will have you sweating significantly more than, say, a robot vacuum would, and the tech involved gets far more in the weeds than, say, whether a refrigerator can reliably keep food cold. Of course, you can totally go to the store to try to assess things like brightness or color volume in person. But seeing 15 TVs playing the same exact thing is o

This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.If you're a bookworm but haven't yet upgraded to an Amazon Kindle, you're a few pages behind. It's time for an upgrade.Sure, we know nothing compares to the feel of a book in your hands — or even that distinctive smell of the pages — but since the Amazon Kindle's 2007 debut, it's hard to imagine the world without a handily portable device that stores thousands of books.But we get i

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TL;DR: Live stream Italy vs. Wales in the 2025 Six Nations for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The first weekend of the 2025 Six Nations delivered some big moments without any major shocks. Italy and Wales both suffered defeats, but Wales would have been hoping for a slighter closer game against France. They were demolished, so they'll be hoping for a much more positive showing against Italy this weekend.If you want to watch Italy vs. Wales i

TL;DR: Live stream England vs. France in the 2025 Six Nations for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The second weekend of the 2025 Six Nations showcases some really interesting matchups, but England vs. France is probably the biggest game this round. England are looking to bounce back after losing against Ireland in the first round, whereas France are hoping to build momentum after thrashing Wales.If you want to watch England vs. France in the

TL;DR: Live stream Brighton vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The FA Cup fourth round includes some really interesting matchups, including Brighton vs. Chelsea. Both sides will be coming into this fixture expecting to win. We're not sure which way it'll go, but we're expecting an entertaining game between two attacking teams.If you want to watch Brighton vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup for free from anywhere in the world

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.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.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:8NYT Connections today: Hints and answers

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands 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, w

Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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

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