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Bungie’s long-gestating follow-up project is finally getting a release date. Marathon is set to launch on March 5 for $39.99 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.The game marks Bungie’s first brand-new release since Destiny 2 in 2017, and a modern reimagining of its cult-classic 1990s IP. Set in the year 2850, Marathon casts players as Runners operating in three-person squads, dropping into hostile zones to scavenge loot while fending off both AI enemies and rival players. Unlik

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Apple’s next front-facing redesign may hinge less on the Dynamic Island and more on where the selfie camera finally lands. According to a growing pile of leaks, the iPhone 18 Pro could move its front camera to a small punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner of the display, a noticeable break from Apple’s centered approach over the past few years.SEE ALSO:Apple will refine Gemini for Siri use on its own, report says
As first reported by The Information, Apple is expected to introduce

SAVE 23%: As of Jan. 19, the Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart 2025 Booster Box is on sale for $101.56, down from $131.76, at Amazon. That's a 23% discount or $30.02 in savings. Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart 2025 Boosters $101.56 at Amazon $131.76 Save $30.20 Get Deal at Amazon
If you've ever tried to teach a newbie how to play Magic: The Gathering, you know the deck-building phase is usually where you lose them. With Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart 2025 Boo

SAVE 10%: As of Jan. 19, you can get the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (M5) for $899.99, down from $999, at Amazon. That's a 10% discount, or $99.01 in savings.Apple iPad Pro (M5) $899.99 at Amazon $999 Save $99.01 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Apple.com
If you’ve been holding out for a price drop on Apple’s newest flagship tablet, the wait is over.As of Jan. 19, you can get the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (M5) for $899.99, down from $999, at Amazon. That's a 10% discount, or $99.01 in sav

Sometimes TikTok is political. Sometimes it's practical. And sometimes it's just deeply silly.The latter awaits you on your FYP in the latest trend to hit the platform: people impersonating owls. But reader, TikTokkers aren't just impersonating owls; they're also impersonating people impersonating owls.SEE ALSO:TikTok says the era of 'delulu' is over. It's time to lock in to reality.
Take @lukefranchina for example, giving an impression of an owl if said owl was Jennifer Coolidge. It's spot on.T

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Venture capital powerhouse Sequoia Capital is preparing to invest in Anthropic, the AI startup best known for its Claude family of large language models, in one of the largest private funding rounds in tech this year. The deal is being led by Singapore’s GIC and U.S. investor Coatue, each contributing roughly $1.5 billion, as part of a planned raise of $25 billion or more at a staggering $350 billion valuation. This move stands out for two reasons: the size and speed of the valuation surg

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

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

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

When the European Commission announced on 15th of January a €307.3 million funding call for AI and related tech under Horizon Europe earlier this year, the press materials presented it as a strategic push toward trustworthy AI and European digital autonomy. The funding targets trustworthy AI, data services, robotics, quantum, photonics, and what Brussels calls “open strategic autonomy.” Viewed in isolation, the number itself isn’t eye-popping. By global standards, where t

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has so far been a refreshingly amusing return to Westeros, but there was one scene that particularly tickled us in episode 1.We're talking, of course, about the phlegm scene — a moment in the meeting between Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Master of Games Plummer (Tom Vaughan-Lawlor) that's so prolonged it's instantly hilarious.SEE ALSO:When in Westerosi history does 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' take place?
The scene takes place as Dunk is attempting to sign him

To be known as "The Tall" you'd have to be pretty tall, but how tall, exactly, are we talking?This may not be your biggest question after watching A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, but we're willing to bet it's crossed your mind. The show includes multiple mentions of everyone's favourite hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), being of large stature. But how tall is the character in George R.R. Martin's Dunk and Egg books, and how does the actor playing him measure up?SEE ALSO:'Knight

The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is only one episode in, but there have already been some nods to the wider Game of Thrones universe.Aside from the many moments of comedy, though, there was also a scene early on in the episode that may have contained an intriguing clue — even if we're not quite sure why it's significant yet.So what happened, and why might it be relevant? Let's unpack.SEE ALSO:'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' review: 'Game of Thrones' prequel is a surprising comfort watch
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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like an even surface. 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 19, 2026
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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're not steady.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 phrase th

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love money.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

Part of Industry's brilliance is its capacity for reinvention. In Seasons 3 and 4, HBO's finance thriller shook up its own formula: Widening its scope, experimenting with form, and even getting rid of Pierpoint and Co. entirely. But even with these shakeups in mind, nothing could have prepared me for the haunting ghost story at the center of Season 4, episode 2, "The Commander and the Grey Lady."The episode centers on Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington), who was mostly absent from Season 4's jam-pack