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The pressure is mounting on social media companies to enforce their rules and protect children on the platforms. Australia recently instituted a ban on children under the age of 16 from social media platforms. Gaming platforms like Roblox are now using facial recognition technology to prevent kids from interacting with adultsin chats.And now TikTok, the social media platform well known for its popularity with young people, will be rolling out its own age verification system in Europe to detect u

Italian startup BizzyNow has launched an equity crowdfunding round on Mamacrowd to finance the next phase of its networking app, built around quick, in-person meetups it calls “Bizzy Moments.” The campaign targets €150k–€400k at a €3m pre-money valuation, with a €500 minimum ticket. BizzyNow says proceeds will support go-to-market validation, product upgrades, and the operational groundwork needed to scale. The problem BizzyNow solves Professional networkin

Elon Musk's X may still be permitting the posting of Grok-generated, sexualized images of real people, despite the company’s recent announcement that such content had been banned, according to reporting by The Guardian.The British newspaper reported that its journalists were able to generate and upload videos depicting real women being undressed into bikinis, using images of fully clothed individuals.SEE ALSO:Grok ban: The nations considering blocking AI chatbot over nonconsensual sexual c

SAVE $35: As of Jan. 16, the Soundcore C30i open earbuds are on sale for only $34.99 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount from their usual cost and the lowest price on record.Opens in a new windowCredit: SoundcoreSoundcore C3i open earbuds$34.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $35.00 Get DealOpen earbuds are everywhere at the moment. Several new pairs debuted during CES 2026, but they've been on the market for awhile now (check out our roundup of the best ones). If you've been curious about these air con

SAVE $199.01: As of Jan. 16, get the Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED gaming monitor for $499.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $699. That's a discount of 28% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAlienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED gaming monitor$499.99 at Amazon $699 Save $199.01 Get DealNow that we're at the start of a new year, we're facing down plenty of new games coming down the pipelines in 2026. Why not be ready with a monitor that can handle all the action

SAVE 18%: As of Jan. 16, the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is $89, down from $109, at Amazon. That’s an 18% discount, or $20 in savings.DJI Osmo Mobile 6 $89 at Amazon $109 Save $20 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy
Whether you're determined to become a TikTok star by year's end or you just genuinely like filming life, a gimbal (aka support so your videos don't look like they were filmed during an earthquake) could do you some good. As of Jan. 16, the DJI Osmo Mobile

SAVE $450: As of Jan. 16, get the 65" TCL QM5K 4K UHD TV for $450 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $899.99. That's a discount of 50%. Opens in a new windowCredit: Best Buy65" TCL QM5K 4K UHD TV$449.99 at Best Buy $899.99 Save $450 Get DealIf you've been thinking about adding a new TV to your home entertainment setup, Best Buy has your number. A big display can do a lot for you when you want to add a new screen for your favorite shows and movies, and you can get one now for an excel

Boasting a corporate jargon title associated with evading responsibility, Park Chan-wook's anti-capitalist parable No Other Choice might feel too real to those burned by modern employment.Based on Donald E. Westlake's 1997 novel The Ax and written by Park, Lee Kyoung-mi, Jahye Lee, and Don McKellar, the film provides biting social commentary by asking the question: Is killing for the role you want a morally sound choice in this economy? Mashable UK Editor Shannon Connellan sat down with Park and

SAVE $60: As of Jan. 16, you can get NBA League Pass for only $49.99 for the rest of the season. That's about 55% off the usual cost of $109.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: NBANBA League Pass $49.99 $109.99 Save $60.00 Get DealWith new broadcast partners for the first time since 2002, watching NBA games got a lot more complicated this season — but only if you want to watch your home team. For those looking to watch every out-of-market game, NBA League Pass has you covered. And as

SAVE $30: As of Jan. 16, get the Soundcore P41i earbuds for just $49.99. That saves you $30, knocking 38% off its list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: SoundcoreSoundcore P41i earbuds$49.99 at Amazon $79.99 Save $30.00 Get DealEven as an iPhone user, I'm not the biggest fan of AirPods. Unless you go for the AirPods Pro, the standard AirPods have a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn't work for me. As an alternative, I tried the Soundcore P41i earbuds, and think they're the perfect repla

SAVE 38%: As of Jan. 16, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $24.99 at Amazon, down from $39.99. That’s a 38% discount, or $15 in savings.Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $24.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal at Amazon
If you’re still using a regular TV that isn't exactly "smart," or if your current setup is just painfully slow, this is the easiest way to fix it.As of Jan. 16, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $24.99 at Amazon, down from $39.99. That’s

Apple's big annual event, which traditionally unveils the new iPhone, isn't until September. Yet, rumors and leaks surrounding what Apple has in store for the iPhone 18 continue to swirl on the internet.Is the upcoming iPhone lineup going to bring about a big change to the Dynamic Island? It seems like it. The latest news about what could potentially be the iPhone 18 lineup comes from leaker Digital Chat Station on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, as noticed by 9to5Mac.According to the l

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Kangaskhan ex Box is now only $29.45 at Amazon, with 37% cut off its usual $46.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG: Mega Kangaskhan ex Box$29.45 at Amazon $46.99 Save $17.54 Get DealA lot of the recent Pokémon TCG sets on sale have only been able to offer a bit of extra value, a symptom of the trading card game’s short supply vs demand, but one surprising box seems to be a proper bargain. As

Updated on Jan. 16 at 11:21 a.m. ET: X appeared to be recovering from its earlier outage. User-reported issues eased on Downdetector. We were successfully able to load the site and browse, about an hour after it went down. Elon Musk's X appeared to suffer a major outage on Friday. User-reported issues for X on Downdetector spiked shortly after 10 a.m. ET. (Disclosure: Downdetector is owned by Ziff Davis, the same parent company as Mashable.)Upon trying to open the social media site, we received

Samsung has a pretty hilarious escape plan for you if you’re stuck watching the national championship on a screen that’s seen better days. The brand just launched its first-ever TV Transfer Portal, which is basically a bribe to get you to a watch party with a better TV.SEE ALSO:4 coolest TVs at CES 2026 are from Samsung, LG, and TCL and feature wildly different tech
On Jan. 19 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET, you can "transfer" out of a bad viewing situation. If you’re among the first

SAVE $100: As of Jan. 16, the DJI Neo 2 Motion Fly More Combo is on sale for $599. That saves you $100 off its $699 list price for 14% savings. That brings the device down to its lowest price ever.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Neo 2 Motion Fly More Combo$599 at Amazon $699 Save $100 Get DealThere's been so much news about DJI drones being banned in the United States, but are they actually? Technically, yes, however, there's still plenty of ways around the ban. If you already own a for

SAVE $903: As of Jan. 16, the LG 86-inch 85A QNED Mini-LED 4K TV is on sale for just $1,396.99 at Amazon. That's a savings of over $900 or about 39% off — its lowest price on record.Opens in a new windowCredit: LGLG 86-inch 85A QNED Mini-LED 4K TV$1,396.99 at Amazon $2,299.99 Save $903.00 Get DealTV deals tend to pop off at this time of year, but they also move pretty fast. So it’s worth jumping on those that catch your eye. One we're looking at heading into the weekend is

SAVE $998.01: As of Jan. 16, get the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 portable power station for $999.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,998. That's a discount of 50%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAnker Solix C2000 Gen 2 portable power station$999.99 at Amazon $1,998 Save $998.01 Get DealLosing power is never fun. Whether you're dealing with an emergency or you prefer to go off-grid, you want to make sure you're always covered where electricity is concerned. A good way to do that is

Forget Team Black versus Team Green. When it comes to House of the Dragon, the bigger conflict appears to be Team George R.R. Martin versus Team Ryan Condal.In a Hollywood Reporter interview, the Song of Ice and Fire author revealed that his relationship with the House of the Dragon showrunner is "worse than rocky. It's abysmal."SEE ALSO:George R.R. Martin hints at a 'tragic' end for Tyrion in 'A Song of Ice and Fire' books
The pair co-created the Game of Thrones prequel together, but during Sea

To the surprise of no one, Meta is shutting down its Horizon Workrooms virtual office software. According to Meta's announcement, Meta Horizon Workrooms is being discontinued as a standalone app on Feb. 16, 2026. The company spun it as a logical step given that Meta Horizon is now a "social platform that supports a wide range of productivity apps and tools."SEE ALSO:Meta lays off more than 1,000 employees from metaverse division
But we believe the real reason has to do with the fact that people

Admin night doesn't look like much at first glance. A few friends on a couch. Laptops open. Phones out. Someone lights a candle. Someone else orders takeout. And then, quietly, the work begins: canceling subscriptions, paying overdue bills, booking dentist appointments, opening long-avoided emails, and finally setting up that high-yield savings account you've been meaning to deal with "next week."On TikTok, admin night is emerging as one of 2026's most relatable low-key hangout trends — a

Last summer, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland brought fresh life to the zombie franchise 28 Days Later with 28 Years Later, a jaw-dropping marvel of a horror movie. So, Candyman director Nia DaCosta had a dizzyingly high bar to hit with this year's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, a direct sequel that plunges deeper into the curious characters of the ossuary-building Dr. Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes), the infected Alpha Samson (Chi Lewis-Parry), and the dynamic cult leader, Jimmy (Jack O'Connell). Crit

SAVE $1,400: As of Jan. 16, the Jackery HomePower 3000 is on sale for $1,599 at Amazon. That's a 47% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: JackeryJackery HomePower 3000$1,599 at Amazon $2,999 Save $1,400 Get DealFor reliable power in a tricky situation, you can't go wrong with a portable power station. And for something that can power your whole house, the Jackery HomePower 3000 is the natural choice. And as of Jan. 16, this model (inclusive of solar panels and AC cable) i

BEST LEGO DEAL: Lego is running make and take events on Jan. 18. A limited quantity of Burger Bike Carts will be available for free at participating stores.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Lego GroupLego Burger Bike Carts: Free Malke and Take Event Learn MoreLego has been in the news a lot lately. Preorders for the new Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets have landed alongside preorders for the first-ever Lego Pokémon sets. There's only one downside with these exciting new launches, and th

SAVE OVER $10: As of Jan. 16, the Lego Art Love set has dropped to its lowest-ever price of $63.99 at Amazon. This is $16 off its list price of $79.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: LegoLego Art Love Collectible Building Set (31214)$63.99 at Amazon $79.99 Save $16.00 Get DealValentine's Day is a little under a month away, and if you're looking for fun gift ideas, Lego sets are always a great choice. Some sets are perfect for the occasion as well, like the brick-built Lego Art Love set that re

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Masks of Ogerpon Premium Collection is on sale for under $70 at Amazon. That's down to market value vs. TCGplayer.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG Masks of Ogerpon Premium Collection$69.89 at Amazon $74.99 Save $5.10 Get DealThe world of Pokémon TCG is still going absolutely wild. Interest is continuing to climb, stock is often in short supply, and prices are usually inflated with leading retailers like Amazon. It's st

SAVE $70: As of Jan. 16, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has dropped to $329.99 at Amazon. This is $70 off its list price of $399.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 (2025)$329.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $70 Get DealThe start of a new year is a great opportunity to grab a smartwatch, especially if you're hoping to keep a better eye on your health or fitness goals for 2026. Some models are even on sale right now, so it's truly a great time to buy. Over at Amazon, our favo

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a car fanatic. 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 16, 2026
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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love comics and superheroes.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, wor

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love fashion accessories.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 c

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know Italian soccer teams.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 ov

SAVE OVER $90: As of Jan. 16, the Eufy C10 robot vacuum is down to $206.99 at Amazon. This is $93 off its list price of $299.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: EufyEufy C10 Robot Vacuum$206.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $93 Get DealSome robot vacuums come with very high price tags, but if you're not looking to drop a ton of cash on a model, there are still some great budget options available. In fact, one of our favorite cheap robot vacuums, the Eufy C10, has received a discount of over $90 at Ama

SAVE OVER $500: As of Jan. 16, the Sony 85-inch Bravia 3 TV is on sale for $1,098 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonySony 85-inch Bravia 3 TV$1,098 at Amazon $1,599.99 Save $501.99 Get DealIf you're on the hunt for a new TV, there's a new deal on the Sony 85-inch Bravia 3 at Amazon that you need to know about. As of Jan. 16, this impressive TV is reduced by over $500 and is now down to $1,098. It comes with Google TV and even has features spe

As Americans continue to struggle with rising grocery prices in Donald Trump's economy, the White House is offering up some groundbreaking "tips" for saving money at meal times. In a widely derided interview, agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins suggested families could both adhere to the Trump administration's new dietary guidelines and only spend $3 on a meal consisting of "a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, you know, a corn tortilla, and one other thing.""I love to sit down for dinner w

Finn Wolfhard is hosting SNL this week, and the Stranger Things jokes have already begun.In one of several rapidfire promos above, alongside musical guest A$AP Rocky and SNL staff member Sarah Sherman, Wolfhard asks the others to rate how excited they are from a scale of one to ten — but both keep answering "eleven"."Are you guys doing a bit?" says an exasperated Wolfhard. "Like, from Stranger Things?""Er, I only know about normaler things," is Sherman's response.

SAVE $150: As of Jan.16, the Breville Barista Express Impress is on sale for $649.95 at Amazon. That's a 19% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: BrevilleBreville Barista Express Impress$649.95 at Amazon $799.95 Save $150 Get DealIf you're a true coffee connoisseur, chances are you turn your nose up at most instant offerings and instead go for a perfectly ground bean, brewed in a French press, Moka pot, or coffee machine. But if you really want to get the most out of your

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

SAVE OVER $400: As of Jan. 16, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $398.99 at Amazon. That's 50% off the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: JackeryJackery Explorer 1000 v2$389.99 at Amazon $799 Save $409.01 Get DealThe Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is back on sale at Amazon, and if you've been looking for a reliable power source for your next camping trip or power cut, this model is the perfect choice. Oh, and it's half off right now. As of Jan. 16, you'll save $400.01, taking the p

TL;DR: The Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope bundle is only $14.99 at Amazon. That's 50% off the list price for a limited time.Opens in a new windowCredit: Ubisoft'Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle' and 'Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'$14.99 at Amazon $29.99 Save $15.00 Get DealThe Mario + Rabbids games have ended up being one of the best video game crossovers in recent memory; now Nintendo Switch owners can own both games at half price. As of Jan. 16, Amazon&rs

TL;DR: The One Piece Card Game’s Learn Together Deck Set is now only $36.99 at Amazon. That's 8% off its $39.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: BandaiOne Piece: Learn Together Deck Set (LT-01) by Bandai$36.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $3 Get DealThe One Piece Card Game has really taken off since launching about three and a half years ago. It's accessible and fun, so it's no wonder why. Now, the perfect starter kit is at its best price this year. As of Jan. 16, One Piece: Learn Tog

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