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TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office for life on sale now for $99.97.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC Lifetime License$99.97 $249.99 Save $150.02 Get DealYou don’t need a Microsoft 365 subscription to get apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint anymore. Microsoft is finally letting users get lifetime access to recent versions of apps that are usually only available through a subscription. Right now, you can get a Microsoft Office

Google is leaning harder into generative AI inside its photo ecosystem with the launch of Me Meme, a new feature rolling out in the U.S. that lets users turn themselves into custom memes directly inside Google Photos.Announced by the Google Photos team this week, Me Meme uses generative AI to insert your likeness into meme-style images using preset templates or user-uploaded visuals. The process is intentionally simple: pick a template, select a photo of yourself, and let the tool generate a mem

A monster winter storm is currently barreling through roughly two-thirds of the United States, stretching across a massive swath of the country from Amarillo, Texas, to familiar winter hotspots like Boston, Massachusetts, and Buffalo, New York. Reports from outlets like CNN indicate that cities like Boston could see more than 36 inches of snow over the course of the weekend, while areas south of the snow line, including Charlotte and Atlanta, are expected to see less snow and more ice, a combina

Amsterdam-based hospitality tech platform Mews has raised €255 million (about $300 million) in a Series D funding round as it pushes deeper into automation and AI-powered workflows for hotels around the world.  The round was led by EQT Growth with new participation from Atomico and HarbourVest Partners, alongside existing backers including Kinnevik, Battery Ventures and Tiger Global. The investment values the company at roughly $2.5 billion.  Founded in 2012 by Richard Valtr and

SAVE $500: The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $1,099, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount that matches the record low at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo$1,099 at Amazon $1,599 Save $500 Get DealDespite the FCC ban on foreign drones, you can still get yourself a DJI drone. The fine print of the ban explains that any drone already in the country are excluded from the new legislation, which means they're fair

Winter is here, and that means snow! Just how much snow? Well, back in the day, after a big snowfall, you'd need to whip out the ruler or yardstick and actually trek out into the white winter wonderland. And with a huge winter storm set to blanket much of the South and Northeast this weekend (200 million Americans are expected to see snowfall), this isn't a rhetorical question.Nowadays, thankfully, you don't even have to go outside to see just how long you'll be digging out your car or shoveling

It's hard to escape Timothée Chalamet in film these days. First he was Wonka, then he conquered Bob Dylan, and now he's taking audiences into the high-stakes world of 1950s table tennis as ping pong star Marty Mauser.The best streaming deals to watch 'Marty Supreme' at home:Watch nowRent or Buy "Marty Supreme" on Prime Video$19.99 or $24.99Shop NowWatch nowRent or buy "Marty Supreme" on Apple TV$19.99 or $24.99Shop NowWatch laterHBO Max (With Ads)$109.99/year(save $21.89)Get DealWatch lat

Color e-readers are the future of the e-reader market. Every brand is coming out with its own iterations — Amazon has a whole slew of Kindles now with color displays. But if you're looking to avoid Amazon, look to Kobo. We already know and love the Kobo Libra Colour, but what about the smaller, more affordable Kobo Clara Colour?Even after testing dozens of e-readers, I still stand in awe of the occasional e-reader. The Clara took me by surprise, a perfectly handheld e-reader that's an incr

TikTok's newest goal-setting trend borrows from an old retail trick: the loyalty punch card. But instead of free coffee, these handmade cards offer users a small, tangible sense of accomplishment. The appeal may be less about self-improvement and more about the ritual. For millennials and Gen Z —generations raised on sticker charts, gold stars, and achievement tracking — the punch card offers a familiar feedback loop. Creating the card, decorating it, and punching each hole delivers

I'm an iPhone user, but not a ride-or-die iPhone user. When I tested the Motorola Razr Ultra for Mashable last year, it reminded me how much I like some Android features. And with the Samsung Galaxy S26 phones rumored to be coming in late February with One UI 8.5, I'm exactly the kind of person Samsung needs to woo.Unlike a lot of iPhone users I know, I really would consider ditching my iPhone for an Android handset — if the price (and feature-set) were right.Samsung phones tend to leak li

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There's a smart simplicity to the title Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant. Out the gate, you know the premise of this body-horror comedy: A woman gets pregnant by an alien and needs her mom's help. And you've got a sense of the movie's cheeky sensibility. But can this indie offering out of New Zealand meet the expectations audiences might have for such a wild title? Because if you're going to promise a weird-ass movie, you better deliver weird-ass. (Looking at you, Anaconda.) And I'm pleased to report tha

TL;DR: Live stream Gauff vs. Muchova in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The pick of the fourth round games in the 2026 Australian Open might be Gauff vs. Muchova. This battle between the third and 19th seed is particularly difficult to predict, but that's normal for the latter stages of any Grand Slam. A spot in the quarter finals is up for grabs, so expect both players to rise to the occasion. If you want

TL;DR: Live stream Zverev vs. Cerundolo in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The fourth round of the 2026 Australian Open includes some fascinating matchups, but Zverev vs. Cerundolo might be the best of the bunch. It's the third seed against the 18th, and it's a really difficult to call. Zverez is probably favorite, and he'll be looking to make it through to another Australian Open final this year. The big q

TL;DR: Live stream Alcaraz vs. Paul in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The fourth round of the 2026 Australian Open is here with a number of intriguing matchups. Alcaraz vs. Paul is one of the standout matchups taking place this weekend. Top seed Alcaraz has never won this tournament. Could this be the year that he makes it past the quarter final for the first time?If you want to watch Alcaraz vs. Paul in t

On the moon's extreme western rim, straddling the border with the lunar far side, a landmark nearly 600 miles wide almost completely escapes Earth's view. A colossal asteroid-like invader once ripped through the lunar crust, flinging out rings of mountains and scooping out a giant bowl, later flooded and backfilled with dark lava. The bullseye still stands today, scars memorializing that long-ago catastrophe. From space orbiter cameras, Mare Orientale, which means "Eastern Sea" in Lati

What to know before you swipeMy number one rule is to be brutally honest about what you’re looking for. You’re here for a good time, not a long time — so own it. That also means staying in your lane; don't go looking for a one-night stand on an app like eharmony."Hookup apps help prevent situations where people are on mainstream dating sites with the intention of having a casual hookup but are unclear about these intentions," Suzannah Weiss, resident sexologist for Biird and au

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

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

TL;DR: Live stream Van De Sandschlup vs. Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The third round of the 2026 Australian Open showcases some really interesting matchups and storylines, including Van De Sandschlup vs. Djokovic. Of course, all eyes will be on the Serbian legend. Can he wind back the clock and go all the way again? Or is this the last time Melbourne will see Novak?If you want to watch Van D

TL;DR: Live stream Kalinskaya vs. Swiatek in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The third round of the 2026 Australian Open includes some huge games between top stars, including Kalinskaya vs. Swiatek. Iga Swiatek is obviously the favorite here, but she hasn't performed particularly well in this tournament over the course of her illustrious career. Anna Kalinskaya made the quarter finals of this tournament bac

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love beach diving. 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 24, 2026
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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're an art connoisseur.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 p

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're fashionable.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

It's day six of the lunar cycle, and the Moon is well in our view now. There's plenty to spot on its surface, so what can you see when you look up?What is today’s Moon phase?As of Saturday, Jan. 24, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 32% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.Don't have any visual aids? Not a problem. Without, you'll still be able to see the Crisum, Serenitatis and Fecunditatis mares. If you have binoculars you'll also be able to catch a g

SAVE $350: As of Jan. 23, get the Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station for $449, down from its usual price of $799. That's a discount of 44% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonBluetti AC180 Portable Power Station$449 at Amazon $799 Save $350 Get DealA portable power station could be one of the most important purchases you ever make, especially if you find yourself staring down a huge winter storm (like this weekend!). If being prepared for situations where y

TL;DR: Enjoy a lifetime of cloud storage with this 100TB subscription to Internxt Cloud Storage, on sale now for $974.97 through Jan. 25.Opens in a new windowCredit: InternxtInternxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 100TB$974.97 $9,900 Save $8,925.03 Get DealHow much would 100TB of cloud storage cost with iCloud? It’s a trick question. The most Apple offers is 12TB, and that will set you back $59.99 a month — that’s $719.88 every single year. Internxt Cloud S

SAVE 50%: As of Jan. 23, the LG 77-inch Class B5 Series OLED AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025) is on sale for $1,499.99 at Best Buy. That's basically a 50% discount or a $1,500 price cut. Opens in a new windowCredit: LGLG 77-inch Class B5 Series OLED AI 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2025)$1,499.99 at Best Buy$2,999.99 Save $1,500.00 Get DealIf you have the wall space for a cinema-sized upgrade, this is one of the best value-for-money TV deals we've seen in a while.As of Jan. 23, the LG 77-inch Class

Claude Cowork is now available to more Claude users, alongside new updates aimed at team workflows.Anthropic made Claude Cowork accessible to users on Team and Enterprise plans, and it brings the platform closer to being a collaborative AI infrastructure. For enterprise teams, the change matters less as a feature update than as a shift in how Claude is meant to be used. Cowork reframes Claude as a shared, persistent workspace where context, files, and tasks live beyond a single user session

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