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The last thing you'd ever expect a Game of Thrones show to be is comforting.After all, comforts are few and far between in Game of Thrones and its prequel, House of the Dragon. In those series, you'd be lucky to get through an episode without witnessing some combination of graphic violence, rape, or torture.SEE ALSO:'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms': 5 things we learned at the New York Comic Con panel
Yet "comforting" is exactly the word that comes to mind when I think of HBO's latest Game of Thron

Egnyte, the $1.5 billion cloud content governance company, has embedded AI coding tools across its global team of more than 350 developers — but not to reduce headcount. Instead, the company continues to hire junior engineers, using AI to accelerate onboarding, deepen codebase understanding, and shorten the path from junior to senior contributor. The approach challenges a dominant 2025 narrative that automation will replace developers, showing instead how enterprises are using AI to scale

With 28 Days Later, director Danny Boyle and Alex Garland rewrote the rules of the zombie genre. With 28 Years Later, they did it again by rejecting the tropes they themselves had forged. No longer were zombies (or to be more accurate, infected persons) merely running mindless, fueled by a ravenous rage. Some had grown smart and brawny, becoming Alphas, while others grew slow and wriggled on the ground. No longer were audiences to be fed on the grim carnage of a city decimated by a rampaging vir

Just weeks after appearing on Joe Rogan's podcast and making bizarre claims about the Tesla Roadster, Elon Musk is at it again. This time he's telling podcast listeners, and potential Tesla Roadster customers, not to buy the Roadster if they care about safety first."Safety is not the prime … is not the main goal," Musk said, speaking about the Roadster on an episode of the tech podcast Moonshots with Peter Diamandis.This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been remo

If you're unhappy with iOS 26 and Liquid Glass on your iPhone, you're certainly not alone. It's a controversial upgrade, with many design-conscious users expressing distaste for the new Liquid Glass look (its designer left Apple in a hurry), not to mention the strange new placement of check marks. Others have reported that it drains their battery faster than the previous update, which was confusingly called iOS 18 (Apple has switched to a year-based numbering system). But does that mean users ar

More than 1,000 Meta employees — the ones who brought you the metaverse — are now looking for work.The company behind Facebook and Instagram laid off more than 1,000 employees from its Virtual Reality (VR)-focused division, Reality Labs. As first reported by Bloomberg, this means the closure of VR game development studios like Sanzaru, Twisted Pixel, and Armature. The news was delivered via an internal memo from Andrew Bosworth, Meta's CEO. Bosworth said Meta will refocus its metaver

In the chaotic world of Large Language Model (LLM) optimization, engineers have spent the last few years developing increasingly esoteric rituals to get better answers. We’ve seen "Chain of Thought" (asking the model to think step-by-step and often, show those "reasoning traces" to the user), "Emotional Blackmail" (telling the model its career depends on the answer, or that it is being accused of sexual misconduct), and complex multi-shot prompting frameworks.But a new paper released by Go

Is Reddit down?The website is operating normally as of this writing, but thousands of Reddit users were asking this question on Tuesday, Jan. 13, when the popular online discussion platform appeared to suffer a brief outage. According to Downdetector, the problems started around 11:33 a.m. ET, with tens of thousands of Downdetector users reporting problems accessing the Reddit website and app. (Disclosure: Mashable and Downdetector are both owned by Ziff Davis.)Reddit's status had returned to no

TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle United vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There are a lot of trophies up for grabs in the domestic football season. The EFL Cup doesn't have the same history or prestige as the FA Cup or Premier League, but at this late stage, you can expect all the remaining teams to give everything to win it. Newcastle United take on Manchester City in the first semi final matchup. You

Apple announced a new bundle of tools it's dubbed the Creator Studio, with the aim of allowing creators to purchase all their needs for a single $13-per-month subscription. The bundle does include access to a number of useful apps, most notably Final Cut Pro, which is Apple's popular video-editing software. The Creator Studio package also includes Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, MainStage, and the Freeform app. Users could also opt to buy a year's subscription for $129 ($27 in sav

SAVE UP TO $120: Le Creuset's Winter Savings Event features discounts up to 45% on their famous enameled cast iron dishes, including the Signature Oval Casserole and Traditional Heart Cocette. Through Feb. 12, you'll get a free set of four heart-shaped mini bowls with purchases of $250.Opens in a new windowCredit: Le CreusetLe Creuset Winter Savings EventSave up to 45%, plus get a free gift on $250 purchases with code LOVEALWAYSShop NowMaybe one of your 2026 resolutions was to cook more. Maybe y

SHOP NOW: The first of JBL's open earbuds from CES 2026, the JBL Endurance Zone open earbuds, just hit shelves as of Jan. 13. Buy the Endurance Zone buds at JBL.com, Amazon, Best Buy, and Sweetwater.Where to buy the JBL Endurance Zone open earbuds:JBLJBL Endurance Zone$179.95Shop NowAmazonJBL Endurance Zone$179.95Shop NowBest BuyJBL Endurance Zone$179.99Shop NowSweetwaterJBL Endurance Zone$179.95Shop Now
Last week, JBL announced five new pairs of open earbuds in every shape, size, and fit at CES

SAVE $37: As of Jan. 13, get the Renpho Smart Scale for $132.99, down from its usual price of $169.99. That's a discount of 22% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonRenpho Smart Scale$132.99 at Amazon $169.99 Save $37 Shop NowIf you're still working on keeping your 2026 resolutions, staying on track with your fitness journey is important. A smart scale is a super simple way to keep an eye on all your metrics, too. Now's the time to snag one, especially with th

SAVE $40: The JBL Endurance 2 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $49.95, down from the list price of $89.95. That's a 44% discount and a record-low price at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: JBLJBL Endurance 2 earbuds$49.94 at Amazon $89.95 Save $40.01 Get DealSo your New Year resolution was to get more active, but so far, it's not going to plan. There's still plenty of time to make those resolutions come to life. We still have about 50 weeks left in 2026, after all. If you think some grea

Embark Studios is finally cracking down on cheaters in its hit multiplayer game Arc Raiders. The enforcement effort kicked off Monday, with suspected cheaters receiving an in-game pop-up informing them they’ve been hit with a 30-day ban.SEE ALSO:'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' could be killer app for Switch 2 mouse
The move follows weeks of heated discussion across online forums, where players have been vocal about a growing cheating problem. Last week, Embark announced that it would take

SAVE $51.70: As of Jan. 13, get the Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Play Booster Box for $158 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $209.70 at Amazon. That's 25% off and close to its market value. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonMagic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Play Booster Box$158 at Amazon $209.70 Save $51.70 Get DealThere have been a ton of new Magic: The Gathering releases over the past year, and very recently, the card game made a stop over in the wo

SAVE $3: Through Feb. 17, new and returning subscribers can get their first month of the Disney+ and Hulu streaming bundle for just $9.99. That's $3 cheaper than the usual $12.99 per month list price and cheaper than buying one month of either individual service.Opens in a new windowCredit: Hulu / Disney+Disney+ and Hulu bundle (with ads)$9.99 for your first month (save $3)Get DealStreaming deals are few and far between now that the special holiday discounts have all dried up. But I did manage t

SAVE $37.39: The Lego Spring Festival Good Fortune set is on sale at Amazon for $52.60, down from the list price of $89.99. That's a 42% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: LegoLego Spring Festival Good Fortune set (80117)$52.60 at Amazon $89.99 Save $37.39 Get DealSpring Festival is quickly approaching and if you're looking for a fun way to celebrate, consider a Lego build. Not only are Legos an interactive activity that can be fun for all ages, the finished build makes for a great displ

OpenAI is planning to run a Super Bowl ad again this year — reportedly shelling out millions of dollars in an effort to win the budding AI wars. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing "people familiar with the matter," that the company was set to purchase a 60-second ad during the big game in February. That is surely an expensive decision from OpenAI.Variety reported that Super Bowl 2026 commercials had sold out before the NFL season even started, with NBCUniversal — this year's br

SAVE UP TO $1,500: As of Jan. 13, multiple sizes of the 2025 Samsung S90F OLED 4K TV are at record-low Black Friday pricing at Amazon. Get the 48-inch for $997.99, the 55-inch for the $1,197.99, or the 77-inch for $1,997.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung 77-inch S90F OLED 4K TV$1,997.99 at Amazon $2,497.99 Save $500.00 Get DealNow that all of the CES TV announcements are said and done, it seems that the beloved Samsung S90F OLED series isn't getting a direct successor in 2026.

SAVE $9.44: As of Jan. 13, get the Pokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box for $64.94, down from its usual price of $74.49 at Amazon. That's a discount of 13%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonPokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box$64.94 at Amazon $74.49 Save $9.55 Get DealWhether you're an avid collector or a newbie to the Pokémon TCG, a great deal on cards is really something to see. If you've been looking for an affordable way to treat your

At CES 2026, I finally got to go hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold. I've been covering the phone for months, and so far it's only received a limited release in Korea, but mobile watchers are hoping it will make its U.S. debut in the coming months. Fingers crossed.Of course, seeing something on YouTube or reading a specs sheet isn't the same as actually holding the device in your hands.Or, in my case, almost dropping it (as you can see about 25 seconds into this TikTok video).One of our

The AI arms race is driving up component costs for tech devices, and one major memory manufacturer believes it won't end this year.That manufacturer would be Micron, a major player in the semiconductor space and the only American-based producer of computer memory components. In an interview with Wccftech, a Micron VP of marketing named Christopher Moore delved into the ongoing RAM shortage that has caused companies like Framework to increase device prices and PlayStation to potentially push its

SAVE $200: As of Jan. 13, the 15-inch Apple M4 MacBook Air base model (with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD) is back down to just $999 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's 17% off its list price and just $50 away from its best price ever.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$999 at Amazon $1,199 Save $200 Get DealIf you're looking to upgrade your laptop without breaking the bank, the M4 MacBook Air is an incredible value at full price. When it debuted in ea

SAVE $318.03: The 65-inch Hisense Class U6 Series Mini-LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $529.96, down from the list price of $847.99, That's a 38% discount that comes within $2 of the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: Hisense65-inch Hisense Class U6 Series Mini-LED 4K TV $529.96 at Amazon $847.99 Save $318.03 Get DealWelcome to one of the best times of the year to buy a new TV. Yes, football playoff season directly coincides with great discounts on TVs. A

If you haven't already been charmed by Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie, chances are you're living under a rock.SEE ALSO:A new 'Heated Rivalry' book is on the way — preorder 'Unrivaled' by Rachel Reid now
Storrie and his co-star Hudson Williams have been on a massive press run following the show's runaway success, doing everything from presenting at the Golden Globes to making their respective debuts on late night TV. Williams stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Jan. 7, and

You thought File Explorer was safe from AI? You were wrong.Windows hacker/leaker @phantomofearth (via Windows Central) recently noticed that Microsoft is testing adding Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, to Windows File Explorer.Discovered in a preview build of Windows 11, an invisible button lodged in the File Explorer will (likely) allow you to "Chat with Copilot."We don't know how the button will be used, exactly, but it's likely to allow users to get Copilot's help on a document they've sele

TL;DR: The Fall 2025 edition of the Pokémon TCG Collector chest is now only $37.10 at Amazon. That's 36% off its $57.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG: Collector Chest Fall 2025$37.10 at Amazon $57.99 Save $20.89 Get DealPokémon TCG’s inflated pricing due to short supply is not going anywhere, so sometimes the best bargains come from collections you wouldn’t expect. In this case, it’s the latest Collector Chest

SAVE OVER $500: As of Jan. 13, the Dreame L50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop has been marked down to $849.98 at Amazon. This is $550.01 off its list price of $1,399.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: DREAMEDreame L50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop$849.98 at Amazon $1,399.99 Save $550.01 Get DealLooking for a little cleaning assistance ahead of the spring? Robot vacuums can help, and quite a few are on sale right now. If you've been looking for offers on high-quality models, Amazon has some great disco

TL;DR: The Amazon-exclusive Star Wars Outlaws - Limited Edition is now only $19.99 on PS5. That's 60% off its $49.95 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: Ubisoft'Star Wars Outlaws - Limited Edition' $19.99 at Amazon $49.95 Save $29.96 Get DealUbisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws didn’t set the gaming world on fire at its high launch price of $69.99 in 2024, but when on sale, it’s undoubtedly going to sell faster than Kessel-mined Spice. As of Jan. 13, you can buy Amazon’s

With everything going on in the world right now – from Trump's recent attack on Venezuela to his threats over Greenland – Jimmy Kimmel has a feeling America isn't too popular."You know, I hate to break it to you guys, but we, the shining beacon of democracy, America — we are the bad guys now. Remember the good old days where people from other countries, eh they thought we were annoying because we talk too loud and we wore cut off shorts into museums, and did chest bumps and wor

SAVE OVER $90: As of Jan. 13, the Apple 2024 Mac mini has dropped to $499.99 at Amazon. This is $99.01 off its list price of $599.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple 2024 Mac mini$499.99 at Amazon $599 Save $99.01 Get DealIf you're an Apple user who's been on the hunt for a desktop computer, Amazon has knocked nearly $100 off the price of the Apple 2024 Mac mini. As of Jan. 13, it's on sale for $499.99.The Mac mini is normally listed for $599, so this deal saves you $99.01 in total. Fit

For years, online shopping followed a fixed path. Search bar, product grid, filters, checkout. The interface barely changed, even as everything else on the internet did. That path is now breaking. Monday 12 January, 2026, JD Sports Fashion plc (JD Group) became one of the first large retailers to let US customers search and buy sneakers directly inside AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini. No website visit. No app. Just a conversation that ends with a paymen

TL;DR: The Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor is now only $249.99 at Amazon. Opens in a new windowCredit: MashableSamsung 32-Inch Odyssey G50D Series QHD$249.99 at Amazon $429.99 Save $180 Get DealIt turns out, when looking around for sales on some of the best gaming tech brands, you don’t have to wait for Prime Day or Black Friday to get a good deal that won’t break the bank. As of Jan. 13, the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 QHD gaming monitor is now available for $249.99 on Amazon,

We're almost halfway through the month, and we're nearing the end of the current lunar cycle. It's day 24, which means the moon is slowly disappearing. By the 29th day, there'll be nothing to see at all. There's still a glimpse to see tonight, however, so dust off any viewing gear and head outside to see what you can spot.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 24% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.If you

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love Cajun food. 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:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 13, 2026
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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a quick meal.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 phras

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love game night.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 t