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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 each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically; 3-5, placed horizontally.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 3-6, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically; 2-6, placed horizontally.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 3-6, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Jan. 8 Pips

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically; 2-5, placed horiontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 6-5, placed vertically.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically.

Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 5. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally; 0-5, placed horizontally; 5-4, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 0-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Jan. 8 Pips

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically.

Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically; 2-1, placed horizontally; 2-6, placed vertically; 5-5, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-1, placed hoirizontally; 2-4, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically; 3-6, placed vertically.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically; 4-5, placed horizontally.

Less Than (1): Everything in this space must be less than 1. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 4-5, placed horizontally; 3-6, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally.

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically.

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The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the biggest tech showcase in the world, and Mashable reporters are on the ground reporting live from the event all week long.

Every year at CES, tech giants like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Lenovo preview their latest innovations, as well as futuristic concept products unlike anything you'll find in stores. CES is also a hub for ambitious startups, electric vehicle brands, and robotics companies. You never know what bizarre new gadgets (or laundry-folding robots) you'll find on the convention floor.

As part of the CNET Group, Mashable reporters will help select the winners for the official Best of CES 2026 Awards, so follow along as we cover the event in real-time. Keep checking back as we provide live updates, photos, and videos directly from the show floor.

Paranormal investigators and sceptics never have a great time of it in horror films, and A24's undertone looks like it will be absolutely no exception.

Director Ian Tuason follows podcast host Evy Babic (Nina Kiri) who debunks supposedly haunted audio records, only to find herself — you guessed it — becoming haunted by one.

One for fans of Lucy Campbell and Matt Vesely's 2024 micro-budget Australian sci-fi horror Monolith, Adam DiMarco, Michèle Duquet, Keana Lyn Bastidas, Jeff Yung also star.

undertone is in theatres March 13.

Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams has made his late night TV debut, chatting to Jimmy Fallon about the hit hockey romance series. Many paying attention to Williams' shenanigans on Heated Rivalry's press tour hoped he would bring the same unhinged, slightly feral energy to this appearance. Fortunately, he didn't disappoint.

Though seemingly on his best behaviour, apparently Williams cannot be entirely contained, swiftly veering into a description of the intimacy garment he wore while filming the series' sex scenes. He also incorporated hand gestures and miming, to really give the full picture.

"They call it a modesty garment, but by the end they just gave up on any of it," said Williams, barrelling on to detail its mechanics entirely unprompted. "It kind of grabs the berries... and then the whole backside, you know, is out."

Williams further dropped hints about what to expect from Heated Rivalry Season 2, showed Fallon a questionable stretch he allegedly picked up while learning a few hockey basics, and discussed how the show has prompted some fans to take an interest in hockey (aka the "boy aquarium").

"I would assume it would be very disappointing, because there's so little gay sex when I watch hockey," quipped Williams.

Heated Rivalry is available to stream on HBO Max.

Dell's latest Ultrasharp monitor is ludicrously capacious. The American tech giant debuted its new UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor at CES this week, plugging it as "the world's first 52-inch ultrawide curved 6K monitor." Mashable saw it in person in Dell's showroom, and it almost dwarfed the desk it sat on.

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The UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is designed to be a sleeker alternative to a two- or three-monitor setup for the fiercest multitaskers among us, specifically those who put in long hours. It has an ambient light sensor that adjusts its brightness as the day progresses, and Dell says it emits 60 percent less blue light than competing monitors, making it easy on the eyes in more way than one. It has a 21:9 aspect ratio, an anti-glare finish, and IPS Black panel technology for deep contrast and accurate colors.

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In its press release, Dell recommends the UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor for "financial traders, data scientists, engineers, and executives who manage multiple applications simultaneously," but its 120Hz refresh rate means it's also good for gaming once you're off work. (Imagine playing Stardew Valley on this thing.) It works with up to four PCs at once, so go nuts.

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The UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor isn't the biggest curved desktop monitor on the market. (Hello, Samsung's 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9.) It isn't the only 6K monitor out there, either. (The Apple Pro Display XDR and the Asus ProArt Display 6K PA32QCV are just two examples.) But no other model combines its titanic size with an impossibly crisp 6K resolution.

The UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is available now on Dell's website. It costs $2,899.99 with its height-adjustable stand and $2,799.99 without.

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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 previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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To nibble.

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MUNCH

Hurdle Word 2 hint

After.

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SINCE

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Assertive.

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BRASH

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A faction.

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JUNTA

Final Hurdle hint

A classic card game.

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POKER

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The Moon looks a little different each night as it moves through its cycle. Tonight, it’s in the waning gibbous phase, meaning it's more than half lit up, so there’s plenty to see in the sky.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Thursday, Jan. 8, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 71% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

If you don't have any visual aids, not to worry, there's still lots to see tonight, including the you'll be able to spot the Mares Serenitatis and Vaporum as well as the Tycho Crater. With binoculars you'll also see the the Gassendi and Alphonsus Craters, and the Mare Nectaris. Add a telescope to your lineup if you want to spot even more, including the as the Apollo 15 landing spot, the Caucasus Mountains, and the Descartes Highlands.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will be on Feb. 1. The last full moon was on Jan. 3.

What are Moon phases?

NASA explains that the Moon takes about 29.5 days to complete a full orbit, a period known as the lunar cycle. As it moves around Earth, the Moon goes through a series of distinct phases. While the same side of the Moon always faces our planet, the sunlight hitting it changes depending on its position in orbit. This is why the Moon can appear fully lit, partially lit, or completely dark at different times. The lunar cycle includes eight main phases:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Sony Honda Mobility showed off the AFEELA 1 electric vehicle again at CES this year. If, like me, you saw it last year, the experience will feel very familiar. However, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. The AFEELA 1 still looks polished, still leans hard into its identity as a rolling entertainment hub, and still feels more like a Sony product than a traditional car. What’s different is that this year is less about flashy new features and more about refinement.

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Sony Honda Mobility used its CES keynote to reiterate its vision of "mobility as a creative entertainment space," positioning AFEELA 1 as a car built around time spent inside it, not just getting from point A to point B. Sitting inside the EV again, that philosophy is obvious. The panoramic dashboard display remains the centerpiece, spanning the entire cabin and serving as the primary interface for navigation, media, and apps.

Alongside the AFEELA 1, Sony Honda Mobility also showed off a SUV-style prototype, dubbed AFEELA Prototype 2026. Despite its name, the company says this prototype will likely reach production in 2028 at the earliest. It appeared to be essentially the same as the AFEELA 1, only in SUV form, though Sony Honda Mobility is remaining tight-lipped on further details at this stage. We'll just have to wait to find out more information on AFEELA 1's younger sibling as it gets closer to production.

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In the meantime, the AFEELA 1 has plenty to keep us entertained — literally. One of my personal favorite features of the AFEELA 1 is its PlayStation Remote Play. If you already own a PS5, you can stream games to the rear seat displays using a DualSense controller. I got to test it for the first time after it was teased last year, and the connection wasn't too bad. Obviously, it was unable to stream in 4K, but there was no noticeable input lag and it held up reliably even in a crowded demo environment. It’s still very much a "you already need to be bought into the PlayStation ecosystem" feature, but it works more consistently now than it did before.

The AI assistant, AFEELA, is also back, and it’s still best described as competent but unremarkable. Sony Honda Mobility frames it as a “personal agent” powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI, meant to support natural conversation and personalization over time. In practice, it behaves like a standard in-car assistant. It can open apps, set destinations, adjust settings, and respond to basic contextual prompts. It complemented my shirt using the cameras in the car, so that was nice.

Where the AFEELA 1 does feel improved is in the fundamentals. The interior runs more smoothly overall, with faster screen responses and fewer hiccups when switching between apps. The cabin feels quieter and more composed, and it's clear Sony Honda Mobility is prioritizing comfort and stability over experimental features.

That sense of polish also extends to how Sony Honda Mobility is positioning the AFEELA 1 as a productivity space. Beyond entertainment, the car supports apps like Zoom, letting you take video calls from inside the cabin. The camera angle is a bit off, so be aware that you may not look your best when it's on. They demoed it for us, and the camera was wide enough to capture the entirety of the car, rather than framing you like a laptop webcam.

All of this refinement comes at a premium. The AFEELA 1 is priced starting at $89,900, with higher trims exceeding $100,000, firmly placing it in the luxury EV territory. At that price, one's expectation should be higher than just being able to function properly. However, this year’s demo suggests Sony Honda Mobility is focusing on getting the fundamentals right before hitting California's roads later this year.

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you have a sweet tooth.

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 it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Bodily response

• Green: Small crimes

• Blue: A crank

• Purple: Chocolate

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Bit of a response to strong emotions

• Green: Break the rules

• Blue: First-class levers

• Purple: Starting with candy bars

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #942 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Bit of a response to strong emotions: CHILL, GOOSEBUMP, SHIVER, TINGLE

• Break the rules: JAYWALK, LITTER, LOITER, SPEED

• First-class levers: CLOTHESPIN, CROWBAR, SCISSORS, SEESAW

• Starting with candy bars: AEROPLANE, DOVETAIL, HEATHERS, MARSALA

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love binging competitive shows.

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 that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are related to TV.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe a popular reality show.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is The Traitors.

NYT Strands word list for January 8

• Shield

• Castle

• The Traitors

• Banishment

• Faithful

• Mission

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're used to things exploding.

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.

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

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An explosion.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter B.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

BLAST

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Instead of dealing with sore muscles for days after a big workout, enlist the help of the TheraGun Prime percussive massage gun. It's on sale for the lowest price we've ever seen, and it'll be a great addition to your at-home fitness equipment.

SAVE $80: The TheraGun Prime massage gun is on sale at Amazon for $249.99, down from the list price of $329.99. That's a 24% discount that matches the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Now that we're a week into 2026, you might be dealing with muscle soreness if you've been working on a fitness resolution. Instead of waiting to get a massage appointment, it might be worth adding a massage gun to your at-home arsenal of workout gear. Check out this nice deal at Amazon that'll help ease soreness.

As of Jan. 7, the TheraGun Prime massage gun is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $329.99. That works out to a savings of $80 thanks to a 24% discount. Today's sale price matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

Back in the day, we all had to either schedule a massage appointment or enlist the help of a friend to work out muscle knots. These days, we have percussive massage in a compact gadget that can be a huge relief. TheraGun makes some of the most advanced models, and the sixth generation of the TheraGun Prime is the brand's most durable massage gun yet, being built to withstand drops of up to 10 feet.

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After a hard workout or a long day at work, the TherGun Prime can tackle your worst pains from shoulder knots to sore calf muscles. In addition, Therabody says percussive massage can speed up muscle recovery and increase flexibility.

The TheraGun Prime is designed to get up to two hours of use before you'll need to recharge, and the simple controls make it easy to operate. You get two attachments to use on the Prime — a dampener for more sensitive areas like near bones and a standard ball for use across sore muscles of all sizes.

Connect up with the TheraGun app, and you'll be able to follow along with tutorials on how to help with back pain, sciatica pain, or sore legs. The five massage speeds mean you'll be able to adjust the TheraGun to the setting that feels best.

Instead of dealing with sore muscles for days after a big workout, enlist the help of the TheraGun Prime percussive massage gun. It's on sale for the lowest price we've ever seen, and it'll be a great addition to your at-home fitness equipment.

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As of Jan. 7, get the Anker Prime Docking Station for $239.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299.99. That's $60 off and a discount of 20%.

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This docking station boasts 14 connections, including a 140W 10Gbps USB-C port, two 100W 10Gbps USB-C ports, one 100W 5Gbps USB-C port, two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort, two 5Gbps USB-A ports, one 480Mbps USB-A port, and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port. It also has a headphone and mic combo jack for good measure.

In addition to all these ports that you can connect to, you can power three external monitors at once, with one dispalying 8K for a crisp, satisfying picture. Each port can also support charging and data transfer, so you get more than just a place to plug everything in. This docking station can do it all. And you don't have to worry about overloading it, thanks to its built-in fan and Anker's ActiveShield 3.0, which is meant to keep everything running cool.

If you're ready to upgrade your computer space at home and whip some of your wayward cables into shape, this is an excellent (and very easy) way to do it. Get one now while you can still score a significant discount on it.

TL;DR: Office 2024 Home & Business gives you Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with new AI tools, faster performance, and lifetime access — all for $149.97 (reg. $249.99).

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Free productivity apps are great until you need the power, polish, and reliability that only Microsoft Office delivers. That’s why Office 2024 Home & Business, available as a lifetime license for $149.97, feels like an upgrade that actually supports how modern professionals live and work.

This version of Office isn’t about bells and whistles — it’s about smarter workflows. You get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, redesigned with a unified interface that feels cleaner, faster, and more intuitive.

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Whether you’re drafting reports, organizing your inbox, building data models, or creating presentations, everything works the way a real professional suite should.

Performance gets a noticeable lift, too. Excel handles large datasets more efficiently, PowerPoint lets you record full presentations with audio and video, and Outlook includes enhanced accessibility tools and improved search. Word introduces Focus Mode and Smart Compose, giving you a writing space that feels distraction-free and intelligently supportive.

Perhaps the biggest win? Offline access and a one-time purchase. Your license is tied to your Microsoft account — not your device — so you get continuous use without subscription fees. You also benefit from Microsoft’s built-in security improvements, including new protections against malicious add-ins.

Whether you’re a small business owner, a freelancer navigating multiple clients, or someone who simply prefers dependable offline tools, Office 2024 Home & Business delivers the streamlined experience free apps can’t match.

A modern suite for modern work — without monthly payments.

Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for your Mac or PC while it’s on sale for $149.97 (reg. $249.99).

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Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has almost become synonymous with YouTube. With almost 460 million subscribers, MrBeast has the largest following on the platform. Last year, he launched his reality competition series, Beast Games, on Prime Video. With the show's second season about to premiere, Donaldson sat down with Mashable's Executive Producer, Mark Stetson, to discuss his rise to stardom, how he built his YouTube empire, and what we can all expect from the new season of Beast Games.

Early in his career, Donaldson saw the value in leaning into YouTube as the main outlet for his content. "Right now, 2 percent of humanity's time is spent on YouTube. When I was 11 years old, I didn't know YouTube would grow this big. Accident? Yes. The luckiest thing that ever happened to me was I fell in love with making YouTube videos. Over the last 16 years, certain mediums have died and YouTube has grown exponentially. I got very lucky that the thing I fell in love with, that I devoted my life to, happens to be growing endlessly."

Donaldson has grown his love of making videos into a major content empire. Not only does he have the most subscribed channel on Youtube, he is also the third most-followed creator on TikTok. Jimmy has launched multiple brands, founded non-profits, and now has his own reality competition series on Prime Video.

The second season of Beast Games premiered on Jan. 7, with a hundred of the world's smartest people versus a hundred of the word's strongest people battling for a $5 million prize. The show set multiple Guinness World Records such as: the largest physical cash prize on set ($5 million) and the most money won in a single episode of a competitive reality TV show ($2.02 million).

One major adjustment Donaldson was passionate about implementing between seasons of Beast Games was to focus more on the emotional drama contestants were facing between challenges. "A lot of people wanted to know the contestants more. In season 2, the first three episodes, there are a lot of shots in the city where it's just them hanging out. It's the contestants being normal. Which is funny because we have all this footage of these big, multi-million dollar sets, doing these crazy things. People aren't asking me to build more giants sets. They are not asking me to do more crazy games. They're actually asking for, in between those, just show the contestants talking."

Donaldson has built his career on creating experiences people have never seen on screen. Even when Donaldson was starting out, at the young age of 11 years old, he wanted to do things no one else has done. "That's always been my goal: to make content you can't find anywhere else. If someone else has done it and you're just slightly making it different than it doesn't feel as special. But if every video we make, you can't find anywhere else in the world, that's stuff people notice. And I think that's why we get the views we get and why people really resonate with the videos." Donaldson feels a responsibility to his audience to deliver on that ethos.

"I feel like I owe it to the audience to try to always mix it up and give them something they've never seen."

The first three episodes of Beast Games Season 2 are currently streaming on Prime Video. The following episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays.

The free and open-source smart home platform, Home Assistant, just released another major update. Home Assistant 2026.1 has some helpful improvements to the dashboards, new service integrations, and a pile of bug fixes to enjoy.

The first DVD I ever bought was a copy of Akira. I bought it from a store, and it wasn't cheap! However, it turns out that what I bought was a bootleg, and based on what I know today, it should've been obvious.

SAVE 36%: As of Jan. 7, you can get the Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee Maker for $69.99 at Amazon, down from $109.99. That's a 36% discount.

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If you’re still trying to clear the post-holiday brain fog, you probably need something more effective than just "willpower" to get you through your first week back at work — like, a strong cup of coffee you can actually afford.

As of Jan. 7, the Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee Maker (Evergreen) is on sale for $69.99 at Amazon. That's a 36% discount off its $109.99 list price. While this isn't the lowest we've seen this model sell for, $70 is still well below the average $77 price point we’ve tracked over the last few months.

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It features a 42-ounce removable reservoir, which is large enough to get you through about four cups before you have to trek back to the sink for a refill. You can choose between eight, 10, or 12-ounce servings; there's also a "Strong Brew" button if you need a richer, more intense cup to get through a heavy morning of deadlines.

The Keurig K-Express is super easy to use and includes a removable drip tray, making it compatible with travel mugs up to 7.4 inches tall. It also has an auto-off feature that powers the machine down five minutes after your last brew (a must-have for anyone prone to leaving the house and immediately wondering if they left the coffee pot on).