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For those who like to keep up with the latest phone trends, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra aims to impress, and it comes with some of the most advanced AI features around. We still have a few weeks until consumers can get their hands on the new phone, but if your preorder from Amazon, you'll be in for a special treat.

As of Jan. 23, preorders at Amazon for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB or 512GB) come with a free $200 Amazon gift card. The 256GB version costs $1,299.99 while the larger 512 model comes in at $1,419.99. The phone and gift card are set to begin shipping on Feb. 7.

The recently announced Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra spells the cutting edge of Android smartphones. Compared to the S24 Ultra, the S25 Ultra comes with upgrades to the camera, size, and snazzier AI features.

It's also worth mentioning we didn't see an uptick in price with the S25 Ultra, compared to the S24 Ultra. Both models cost $1,299.99 for the 256GB version and $1,419.99 for the 512GB version. That means, when not on sale, you might as well go for the newest model.

The Samsung Ultra S25 is ever so slightly larger than the S24 Ultra, measuring 6.9 inches and 6.8 inches, respectively. It's also using the new Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.

Of course, the Ultra S25 comes with an S Pen and all its handy features. In terms of AI, the phone adds some fun features, like the ability to ask Google to search for a Thai restaurant near you and then text the address to a friend, for a truly hands-off experience.

If you have plans to snag the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and you're looking to buy the unlocked model, preorder today from Amazon and you'll be rewarded with a free $200 Amazon gift card. Since the gift card never expires, you'll be able to cash in on the savings on any future order.

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Meta is working on implementing community notes on Instagram and Threads.

Shortly after CEO Mark Zuckerberg's big pivot away from fact checking and into community notes, Meta's Threads and Instagram appear to be working on implementing the feature.

This was spotted by mobile developer and leaker Alessandro Paluzzi, who posted a screenshot of the new feature in action, both on Instagram and on Threads.

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From Paluzzi's screenshots, presumably taken from a test version of the feature, it appears that the community note option will show up when you click or tap on the three dot menu in a post on Threads or Instagram.

Paluzzi says that the note is anonymous, and that it may get published on the post if it's rated helpful by other users.

When announcing the feature, Zuckerberg argued that "fact-checkers have been too politically biased and have destroyed more trust than they’ve created."

SEE ALSO: Instagram is showing your friends which Reels you’ve liked

The move echoes a similar pivot on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), which also relies on crowdsourced fact-checking via community notes. However, this didn't work particularly well, as misinformation on the platform increased instead of decreasing.

In another big pivot, Instagram and Threads will soon start recommending political content to its users, despite the company's long-standing stance that this is a bad idea.

The 97th Academy Awards are coming this March, and will boast Conan O'Brien as their hilarious host. But the Oscars got off to a thrilling step this morning, with a pair of comic stars, Bowen Yang (Wicked) and Rachel Sennott (Saturday Night), announcing the nominations live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Last year saw Barbie and Oppenheimer face off, with the latter scoring Best Picture. This year, what will the Academy declare very best films of 2024? The Golden Globes bestowed its titular trophy upon Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Flow, Conclave, A Different Man, A Real Pain, Wicked, and The Substance.

SEE ALSO: 2025 Oscar snubs: 'Challengers,' Denzel Washington, Nicole Kidman, and more

But how will these films, varied, controversial, and compelling play to Oscar's nomination committee? Find out below! Mashable will be updating this article live as the announcements hit, beginning at 8:30 AM ET/ 5:30 AM PT.

Here is the full list of the 2025 Oscar nominations:

Best Picture

Anora

The Brutalist

A Complete Unknown

Conclave

Dune: Part Two

Emilia Pérez

I'm Still Here

Nickel Boys

The Substance

Wicked

Best Director

Sean Baker, Anora

Brady Corbet, The Brutalist

James Mangold, A Complete Unknown

Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez

Coralie Fargeat, The Substance

SEE ALSO: 'The Substance' creator, Coralie Fargeat, on reclaiming aggression and rage for women Best Lead Actor

Adrien Brody, The Brutalist

Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown

Colman Domingo, Sing Sing

Ralph Fiennes, Conclave

Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice

Best Lead Actress

Cynthia Erivo, Wicked

Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez

Mikey Madison, Anora

Demi Moore, The Substance

Fernanda Torres, I'm Still Here

Best Supporting Actor

Yura Borisov, Anora

Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain

Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown

Guy Pearce, The Brutalist

Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice

Best Supporting Actress

Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown

Ariana Grande, Wicked

Felicity Jones, The Brutalist

Isabella Rossellini, Conclave

Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez

Best Adapted Screenplay

A Complete Unknown

Conclave

Emilia Pérez

Nickel Boys

Sing Sing

Best Original Screenplay

Anora

The Brutalist

A Real Pain

September 5

The Substance

Best Cinematography

The Brutalist

Dune: Part Two

Emilia Pérez

Maria

Nosferatu

Best Live Action Short Film

"Alien"

"Anuja"

"I’m Not a Robot"

"The Last Ranger"

"A Man Who Would Not Remain Silent"

Best Animated Feature Film

Flow

Inside Out 2

Memoir of a Snail

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

The Wild Robot

Best Animated Short Film

"Beautiful Men"

"In the Shadow of the Cypress"

"Magic Candies"

"Wander to Wonder"

"Yuck!"

Best Costume Design

A Complete Unknown

Conclave

Gladiator II

Nosferatu

Wicked

Best Original Score

The Brutalist

Conclave

Emilia Pérez

Wicked

The Wild Robot

Best Sound

A Complete Unknown

Dune: Part Two

Emilia Pérez

Wicked

The Wild Robot

Best Original Song

"El Mal." Emilia Pérez

"The Journey," The Six Triple Eight

"Like a Bird," Sing Sing

"Mi Camino," Emilia Pérez

"Never Too Late," Elton John: Never Too Late

Best Documentary Feature

Black Box Diaries

No Other Land

Porcelain War

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat

Sugarcane

Best Documentary Short Subject

"Death By Numbers"

"I Am Ready, Warden"

"Incident"

"Instruments of a Beating Heart"

"The Only Girl in the Orchestra"

Best Film Editing

Anora

The Brutalist

Conclave

Emilia Pérez

Wicked

Best International Feature Film

I'm Still Here

The Girl With the Needle

Emilia Pérez

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Flow

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

A Different Man

Emilia Pérez

Nosferatu

The Substance

Wicked

Best Production Design

The Brutalist

Conclave

Dune: Part Two

Nosferatu

Wicked

Best Visual Effects

Alien: Romulus

Better Man

Dune: Part Two

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Wicked

How to watch: The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST.

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Samsung officially announced the new Galaxy S25 line of phones at its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event. 

While plenty of comparisons will be made between the Samsung Galaxy S25 and its predecessor, the Galaxy S24, Mashable knows that a good chunk of people actually upgrade to the a new smartphone every two-years.

This means that for those Samsung Galaxy users, the real comparison is between the new Galaxy S25 and their current model, the two-year old Samsung Galaxy S23. Lets take a look at the two.

Galaxy S25 vs S23: AI, chipset are the major factors

Let's be up front: For the casual smartphone user, the upgrades between phone models are getting less noticeable.

However, for those looking to fully take advantage of all the newly announced AI features, this is where the difference between the S25 and S23 will really shine through.

The Galaxy S25 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which is reportedly more powerful than even Apple's Apple A18 Pro chip powering the iPhone 16 Pro line of smartphones. The Snapdrop 8 Elite chipset is also said to be nearly 50 percent more powerful than the previous Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. The two-year old Galaxy S23 is powered by the chip released prior to that one, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, so it's a massive upgrade.

Samsung's new AI features and the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip were built to work perfectly in tandem. So, if you're planning on using them, this smartphone upgrade is for you.

Galaxy S25 vs S23: Everything else

The difference in processing power is obviously a major factor. But, looking at everything else, the upgrades seem pretty standard from what you'd see year-after-year without any major leaps in technology or new must-have features.

When it comes to memory, the base model of the Galaxy S25 comes with 12GB of RAM as opposed to just 8GB for the S23, so that might be one of the next big draws to upgrade to the latest Galaxy phone.

Design wise, the Galaxy S25 and the S23 look pretty similar with no really major changes other than a slight bump in the display size. The Galaxy S25 has a slightly bigger screen at 6.2 inches when compared to the S23's 6.1 inch display.

The biggest overall changes to the design between the two Samsung Galaxy phones is likely the color options to choose from when making the upgrade. The Samsung S25 comes in Navy, Icyblue, Mint, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, and Pinkgold. The Samsung S23 only has four color options to choose from.

If you use your Galaxy phone to take lots of photos and videos, then unfortunately there's not much here for you in terms of an upgrade. The Samsung Galaxy S25 has the same three cameras: Wide, ultrawide, and telephoto.

Battery-wise, there's not much of an upgrade on paper. The Galaxy S25 has a 4,000 mAH battery compared to the 3,900 mAH battery of the S23. However, there are a few additional factors here that can make a difference. For one, if your two-year old Galaxy S23 may not be holding a charge like it once did when it was brand new and it might make sense to upgrade. But, also, in addition to that, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip is reportedly much more energy efficient, which should translate to less strain on the battery resulting in a longer battery life.

Galaxy S25 vs S23: Should you upgrade?

So, should you upgrade from the Galaxy S23 to the Galaxy S25? The answer to the big question is really dependent on your needs.

If you're completely happy with your Galaxy S23, then there's probably nothing new here in the Galaxy S25 for you. However, if you feel like your Galaxy S23 is slow and can't keep up with your usage or you are sure you'll be regularly utilizing AI features, then the upgrade to the Galaxy S25 makes perfect sense.

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

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 today: Hints and answers for January 23 Where did Wordle come from?

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for January 23, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Higher or superior.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter P appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter U.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

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...

UPPER.

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 23

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

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for January 23 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: The act of exceeding or surpassing others

• Green: Brought for an outdoor meal

• Blue: Iconic archaeologist's outfit and gear

• Purple: Words that rhyme with former heads of state

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Outdo

• Green: Picnic Accessories

• Blue: Parts of an Indiana Jones Costume

• Purple: Rhymes of U.S. President Names

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 #592 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Outdo: BETTER, ECLIPSE, SURPASS, TOP

• Picnic Accessories: BASKET, BLANKET, COOLER, UTENSILS

• Parts of an Indiana Jones Costume: BOMBER, FEDORA, SATCHEL, WHIP

• Rhymes of U.S. President Names: PAGAN, SMARTER, VIXEN, WIDEN

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 23

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

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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 over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. 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 What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. 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.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Football mascots

• Green: How to get in the pool

• Blue: Like _______

• Purple: Types of races

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: NFL teams in singular form

• Green: Diving positions

• Blue: Famous Mikes

• Purple: ______ race

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 Sports Edition #122 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• NFL teams in singular form - BEAR, BILL, DOPLHIN, PACKER

• Diving positions - FREE, PIKE, STRAIGHT, TUCK

• Famous Mikes - BOSSY, EVANS, PIAZZA, TROUT

• _____ race - HORSE, PENNANT, RELAY, ROAD

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.

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

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands 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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 23 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 23 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Udderly delicious

These words are not for the lactose-intolerant.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words are foods produced by cow by-products.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is DairyProducts.

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• Milk

• Yogurt

• Cheese

• Butter

• Gelato

• Custard

• DairyProducts

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

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 — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, January 23, 2025:

Across"It's only a ___" (response to a sore loser)

• The answer is Game.

Here's a pointer!

• The answer is Arrow.

ME, in an address

• The answer is Maine.

Fencing swords at the Olympics

• The answer is Epees.

Fit one inside the other, like measuring cups

• The answer is Nest.

DownPurple candy flavor

• The answer is Grape.

Zodiac ram

• The answer is Aries.

French painter of "Water Lilies"

• The answer is Monet.

Rams' mates

• The answer is Ewes.

Last word of grace

• The answer is Amen.

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Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.

Samsung Galaxy S25 has arrived, and now you have a decision to make.

Samsung showed off its latest flagship phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, which means people with older Samsung phones might be wondering whether or not it's worth upgrading. Specifically, if you have last year's Galaxy S24 model, there are some difference between the S25 and S24 that are worth noting.

No more wasting time. Here are the differences between Galaxy S25 and S24.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. 24: Price

This one's easy. Last year, the Galaxy S24 started at $799. This year, the Galaxy S25 starts at...$799. It's a wash, in other words. That said, it's possible that Samsung drops the price of the S24 after the launch of the S25, but until that happens, these two phones cost the same amount of money.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. 24: Specs

Here are how the basic specs for the Galaxy S25 line up:

• 6.2-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate

• Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor

• 12GB RAM

• 128GB, 256GB storage

• 4,000mAh battery

For reference, this is what was inside the Galaxy S24:

• 6.2-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor

• 8GB RAM

• 128GB, 256GB storage

• 4,000mAh battery

Two big differences stand out: Processor and RAM. The Galaxy S25 runs on a newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 the S24 runs on. In layman's terms, that means the newer phone has a newer, theoretically faster and more performant engine underneath the hood. Without proper, rigorous testing, however, it's hard to say how performance is impacted by this change.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. 24: Design

The Galaxy S25 is available in four colors: Icyblue, Navy, Mint, and Silver Shadow. Similarly, the S24 also came in four colors: Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, and Marble Grey.

Other, smaller design changes are harder to detect without having the two phones side-by-side, but there are some size differences to point out. Here are the precise measurements for both phone, ordered by height, weight, and depth, in millimeters:

• Galaxy S25: 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2

• Galaxy S24: 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6

In terms of height and weight, both phones are nearly identical. However, the S25 is marginally thinner than the S24. In accordance with that, it's also very slightly lighter, coming in at 162g compared to the S24's 167g. These are tiny differences, but they are differences nonetheless.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. 24: AI features

With hardware improvements being rather minimal this year, Samsung's increased push into the artificial intelligence zone is the big story with Galaxy S25.

Samsung is leaning heavily into AI agents this year, with new multimodal features that let the AI in your phone do things across multiple apps at once. For example, with Galaxy S25, you can ask the AI to find info about your favorite basketball team's upcoming games online and, separately, add those games to your personal calendar. Or, you can ask it to find recipes and add those recipes to your notes.

There's also an AI-powered morning brief that gives you important info like weather, your personal events for the day, and other things you might need to know upon waking up each day. Circle to Search has also been enhanced to recognize URLs, email addresses, and phone numbers on your screen.

At the time of writing, it's not 100 percent clear how many of these features will be exclusive to the Galaxy S25 series of phones, and which will retroactively come to S24, if any. For now, it's best to assume these are all Galaxy S25-exclusive until further notice, though.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. 24: Cameras

Last year, the S24 had three rear camera lenses: a 50MP wide lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens. The Galaxy S25's rear camera lineup is exactly the same, at least in terms of megapixel count.

Without big hardware differences to highlight, we once again turn to the realm of AI. For the Galaxy S25, Samsung advertised some new AI photography and videography features. For starters, the generative editing tech in these phones continues to grow, as it can now do things like detect and remove shadows for objects you want erased from photos. In addition, the Audio Eraser tool from previous Google Pixel phones is now here, with the ability to recognize and tune out various kinds of noises in the backgrounds of your videos.

S25 vs S24: The verdict

Without having tested the Galaxy S25, it's impossible to render a final verdict on which phone is better. But, at the very least, if you want all the AI features, it's clear which Galaxy phone is the one to get.

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Donald Trump is only a day into his presidency and he's already getting into new feuds with people.

The latest subject of his ire? Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who was filmed asking the president to "have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now" including "gay, lesbian, and transgender children," before telling him that "the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals" at a service in Washington National Cathedral.

In The Daily Show clip above, host Ronny Chieng gleefully replays footage of Trump looking less than pleased during the service.

"New executive order: We are banning church," says Chieng. "Hey bishop, please! We don't go to church to hear a lecture about having mercy on the less fortunate. That's not what church is for! And Trump was like, 'I only came here because I heard there were free crackers and now I'm getting roasted by Tig Notaro.' He was probably looking up at Jesus on the cross and thinking, 'You and me both, brother.'"

As a space rock slammed into the walkway in front of a Canadian couple's house, it screeched like a sheet of ice shattering. 

Joe Velaidum and Laura Kelly, who live on Prince Edward Island, caught a meteorite hitting their property on their doorbell camera. Some say this could be the first video recording of a meteorite that also captured its audio.

Thanks to doorbell cameras, people have become the unwitting voyeurs of some strange affairs: a delivery man hurling a fragile package, a prowling bobcat with glowing eyes, a criminal suspect moseying down the street. They pale in comparison to this, Velaidum told Mashable. The meteorite is one of only 69 known to have struck Canada, according to The Meteoritical Society, which maintains the most comprehensive data set. 

"What are the chances that this meteorite traveled hundreds of millions of kilometers, just bangs around in space, ends up in our atmosphere, ends up in this tiny little community on this tiny little island in the Atlantic Ocean, and then onto our doorstep," Velaidum said. "The odds of this happening are just so astronomical." 

SEE ALSO: What does a meteorite taste like? Someone found out and bottled it. About 95 grams of rubble were recovered from the meteorite strike on Prince Edward Island in Canada. Credit: University of Alberta Meteorite Collection

NASA estimates about 48.5 tons of billions-of-years-old meteor material rain down on Earth daily, but much of it vaporizes in the atmosphere or plunges into water, which covers over 70 percent of the planet. People have discovered over 82,000 confirmed meteorites. The vast majority are bits of asteroids from the main belt, but about one percent hail from Mars and the moon.

On July 25, 2024, Velaidum and Kelly prepared their dogs for a walk. As they were about to leave, Velaidum stopped to pick up a leash, then headed out. When they returned, they were shocked to find light gray dust and black stones scattered in a star shape on the path.

The force of a meteorite left a nearly one-inch divot in a brick. Credit: University of Alberta Meteorite Collection

The couple began sweeping up the mess, wondering if something had perhaps rolled off the roof. Whatever it was, it left a nearly one-inch gouge in the brick.

Kelly's parents, who live close, came over and said they had heard a loud sound. It was her father who first suggested the crash might have been a meteorite. That's when Kelly reviewed their doorbell camera footage to see if it had recorded the event. Sure enough, they saw a rock drop from the sky. 

Watch the right side of the screen at the four-second mark. Video courtesy of Laura Kelly and Joe Velaidum

That's when they reached out to the University of Alberta's Meteorite Reporting System. Chris Herd, the curator of the university's collection, looked at photos of the debris. Usually the reports he receives are invalid, he said, estimating that about "99.9 percent" of the rocks are from Earth. 

"That's a rough guess. It could be more than that," he said, laughing.

But what he noticed in the rubble was a telltale fusion crust, a thin glassy layer that forms on meteors as their surface melts from air friction. Still, geologists would need to collect samples and bring them into a lab for a full workup. 

"The odds of this happening are just so astronomical." 

Once the pair realized they might truly have an extraterrestrial rock on their hands, they worked harder to scavenge as much of the debris as possible. Kelly's father assisted with a strong magnet. When all was said and done, they had recovered about 95 grams' worth, roughly the weight of 17 U.S. quarters.

"I think at one point they said they were actually using a vacuum cleaner on the lawn to try to get stuff up, and then running a magnet through the dust bag to try to get the material," Herd said. 

The meteorite landed in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, a province of Canada. Credit: EyesWideOpen / Getty Images

Coincidentally, Herd already had a vacation on the books for a trip to Prince Edward Island just two weeks later, so he and his family made a detour to the house. Though all space rocks on Earth are rare, he classified the meteorite as a so-called ordinary chondrite, the most common kind of stony meteorite, composed mostly of silicate minerals, with some metal content. 

Meteorites have long been divided into two basic categories: the "falls" and the "finds." If any part of the event leading to the landing was witnessed, either by people or their equipment, it is labeled a fall. The rest are finds, according to The Meteoritical Society. In a 2015 paper, the society said falls were extremely rare, accounting for only 410 meteorites in its bulletin since its inception in 1957, compared to tens of thousands of finds. 

Whether this particular meteorite, officially named Charlottetown this month for where it landed, is the first fall captured with audio and video, is not known. The Meteoritical Society doesn't keep those kinds of records, said Guy Consolmagno, the organization's president. 

The Charlottetown meteorite left a star-shaped splatter of dust and a divot in a brick walkway. Credit: University of Alberta Meteorite Collection

But what is clear to Herd is the research value of the specimen and its recording. The video documented the timing of the meteorite's arrival, down to the second. That information, coupled with fireball observations, could help determine the parent meteoroid's orbit and potentially where it came from. The frames of the video could also be analyzed for angle and speed. There may even be something to learn about the meteorite's physical properties from the acoustics, he said. Herd plans to do more studies. 

Velaidum, a professor of religious studies at the University of Prince Edward Island, said the experience has changed him. After looking through the doorbell videos, he realized when he had stopped to move a dog leash, he was standing where the meteorite struck just minutes later. He has spent the past few months wondering if it could have killed him. 

"I do teach a course on the meaning of life, where we talk about how grand and big the universe is in comparison to how small human life is," he said. "That was all just sort of an academic exercise before this had happened."

TL;DR: Live stream Washington Wizards vs. LA Clippers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Washington Wizards head to Intuit Dome to face the LA Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Wizards are 6-36, which puts them in last place in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 24-18, which puts them in fifth place in the Western Conference.

The Wizards have lost 11 consecutive games. The team's last win came against the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 1. The Clippers have won four of their last five games, but are coming off a loss to the Chicago Bulls.

When is Washington Wizards vs. LA Clippers?

Washington Wizards vs. LA Clippers in the NBA starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. This game takes place at Intuit Dome in L.A.

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. LA Clippers

You need to choose a streaming service to watch the NBA without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Wizards vs. Clippers basketball game.

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FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

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If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Washington Wizards vs. LA Clippers for free by following these simple steps:

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2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Washington Wizards vs. LA Clippers before recovering your investment.

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• Servers in 105 countries

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• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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TL;DR: Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Boston Celtics head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are 30-13, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers are 23-18, which puts them in sixth place in the Western Conference.

The Celtics have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the LA Clippers. The Lakers have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Washington Wizards.

When is Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers?

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. This game takes place at crypto.com Arena in L.A.

This game will air on TNT and TruTV, and will stream on Max.

How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

You need to choose a streaming service to watch the NBA without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Celtics vs. Lakers basketball game.

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get Deal

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and NBA TV.

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Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

How to watch Celtics vs. Lakers from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA with ExpressVPN.