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The next Mars rovers may traverse the Red Planet with futuristic tires.

NASA's Glenn Research Center released imagery and footage from testing of a novel tire, called a shape memory alloy spring tire, that would be capable of incurring significant deformation on rugged terrain, before springing back to its original shape.

"We can actually deform this all the way down to the axle, and have it return to shape, which we could never even contemplate in a conventional metal system," Santo Padula, a materials research engineer at NASA Glenn, explained in a new agency video.

The space agency recently tested the tires on Martian-simulated terrain at Airbus Defence and Space in the United Kingdom. The engineers reported the tires passed testing on the rocky and slippery artificial topography — an encouraging endorsement of the technology.

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The springy metal is composed of nickel-titanium, a material that can withstand intense stresses. (Previous NASA spring tire designs used steel, which more easily leads to irreversible deformation.) The current rovers on Mars, Perseverance and Curiosity, are built with tires made of aluminum and have grown battered and punctured as they crunch over the wild Martian desert.

The damaged right-middle wheel of NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity, as viewed on Sept. 22, 2024. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / MSSS

Future extraterrestrial rovers — especially if they're crewed vehicles on Mars or the moon — would certainly benefit from damage-resistant tires. It won't be easy to fix a flat or punctured tire on another world.

Such a self-repairing material might be vital for structures, too. The moon, for example, has almost no protective atmosphere, meaning its surface is often pelted with speeding micrometeorites. "We need new materials for extreme environments that can provide energy absorption for micrometeorite strikes that happen on the moon to enable things like habitat structures for large numbers of astronauts and scientists to do work on the moon and Mars," Padula said.

Who knows — perhaps future Mars rovers, moon bases, and even moon railroad cars will contain springy metal, designed for the extremes of other worlds.

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When did you last think, "You know what my living room needs? An 85-inch TV." Probably never, but hear me out — this Samsung QN85D QLED 4K Smart TV might make you rethink that. This beast of a TV is within reach at $1,767.99, thanks to a hefty $430 discount on Amazon.

Let's start with the basics. QN85D is armed with Samsung's Quantum Matrix technology and Mini LEDs that deliver insane contrast and detail. Fancy rewatching Supernatural or catching every play during the big game? This TV pops. And with a 120Hz refresh rate and Motion Xcelerator Turbo, fast-moving scenes look buttery smooth — no stuttering, no excuses.

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Audio gets just as much love here. Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite team up to create an immersive 3D sound that feels like it's following the action on screen. Whether it's a car chase or a whisper in a thriller, this TV makes sure you feel it.

Samsung's AI-powered processor isn't just a fancy add-on; it works hard to upscale your content to near-4K quality, even if you're streaming an old favorite. Add features like Real Depth Enhancer for that lifelike pop and HDR Brightness Optimizer for vibrant colors, and you're looking at a premium viewing experience.

This TV isn't just about watching — it's about doing. With Samsung's Tizen OS, you can easily access Netflix, Disney+, and all your favorite apps. Plus, Alexa and Google Assistant are built right in, so you can change channels, check the weather, or control your smart home with just your voice.

At $430 off, the Samsung QN85D is practically begging to be the centerpiece of your living room. If you're ready to upgrade your gaming or home theatre setup and flex, grab this deal before it's gone. Pro tip: Clear some wall space first — this beast is immense.

Astronomers discovered the huge planet WASP-127b nearly a decade ago. Now, they've found this world harbors winds of some 20,500 mph, or 33,000 km/h.

That's nearly 19 times faster than the strongest planetary winds in our solar system — the 1,100 mph gusts on Neptune. The robust supersonic winds whipping around this distant gas giant's equator are spinning six times faster than the planet itself, which is a little bigger than Jupiter.

"This is something we haven’t seen before," Lisa Nortmann, a scientist at the University of Göttingen who led the new research, said in a statement.

SEE ALSO: NASA scientist viewed first Voyager images. What he saw gave him chills.

Astronomers used the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope facility — located in the remote and profoundly dry Chilean mountains at some 8,645 feet — to observe these extreme winds. Specifically, an instrument called the CRyogenic high-resolution InfraRed Echelle Spectrograph, or CRIRES+, which is used to look for super-Earths and the composition of other exoplanets, made the observation possible. The planet's nearby star illuminated the molecules in WASP-127b's atmosphere, allowing the instrument to reveal that one side of the atmosphere moved away from us at high speed, while the other side moved toward us at high speed.

"This signal shows us that there is a very fast, supersonic jet wind around the planet’s equator," Nortmann said.

Earth along with some other planets in our solar system have jet streams too. They're like rivers of high-speed atmospheric air, and have major implications for our Earthly weather as they separate cold and warm air masses.

Tweet may have been deleted A NASA visualization of the exoplanet WASP-127 b orbiting its "G-type star," which is a sun-like star. Credit: NASA

Exoplanets, which are planets beyond our solar system, are often much too small and faint for space or Earth-based telescopes to capture an actual image — though there are exceptions. We can't actually see this extreme jet stream on WASP-127b, so you'll have to live with the conceptual views above.

"This is something we haven’t seen before."

But even without a direct image, astronomers can learn a lot about a world like WASP-127b based on the starlight traveling through its atmosphere and how it impacts its parent star. From the recent observations, astronomers confirmed this gas giant harbors water vapor and carbon dioxide gases, and has cooler poles and different temperatures, suggesting a complex weather system.

In the coming years, with an ever bigger telescope dubbed the Extremely Large Telescope — which hosts a huge 128-foot (39-meter) primary mirror — astronomers will be able to detect weather on much smaller, rocky worlds, perhaps similar to Earth.

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What if you could sit in the comfort of your home and watch vibrant cardinals, curious chickadees, and playful blue jays flutter into view as if you had your own live nature show? With the BirdHi Mag Smart Bird Feeder, your yard transforms into a captivating nature documentary, delivering up-close views of feathered friends in stunning 2.5K video clarity.

For a limited time, it's on sale for just $94.99 (reg. $149) with free shipping for Mashable readers. You can think of this as a front-row seat to the best wildlife entertainment, complete with smart tech that makes birdwatching easy and convenient.

Equipped with a 3MP AI-powered camera, it captures every flutter and chirp, day or night. Whether it’s bright sunlight or a quiet, snowy evening, the feeder’s night vision ensures you never miss a moment. And thanks to AI bird recognition, you can instantly identify species, learn fascinating facts, and deepen your appreciation for your feathered friends.

Bird lovers may notice there isn't a ton of space to dump a bulk amount of seed. This is by design. You want those feathered visitors to come often and eat fresh seed that hasn't been ruined by moisture or infested with bugs.

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TL;DR: Turn workouts into a stress-relieving jam session with the Smart Music Boxing Machine for just $99.99 (reg. $139.99) — it even comes with gloves.

Standard treadmills and stationary bikes definitely get the job done. But sometimes, a change from the same old routine can keep you motivated to get in shape because it's more challenging and fun.

If you're looking for a fresh, fun, and effective way to de-stress while getting in a workout, the Smart Music Boxing Machine can help amp things up. Ideal for adults seeking a unique addition to their typical routine and kids who love active play, this device brings music, rhythm, and boxing together into one exciting package. And it's on sale at the Mashable Shop for just $99.99 (reg. $139.99).

You'll be grooving to your favorite tunes and working on your agility and coordination. And to get your workout started, it even comes with training boxing gloves.

The Smart Music Boxing Machine connects to your phone via Bluetooth, allowing you to jam out to your own playlists while you punch along to rhythm-synced LED lights. Imagine blending your workout with a dance party, and you’ll get a sense of just how much fun this workout machine can be.

It’s not just about the music, though. This device includes a smart LED control panel with nine customizable modes that let you adjust light patterns and punching speeds to match your mood or training goals. 

While the Music Boxing Machine isn’t designed for heavy-duty punching, it’s perfect for rhythm-based fitness, agility training, and stress relief. Its soft foam impact surface absorbs light punches and protects your hands, while its wall-mounted design keeps it out of the way.

Whether you’re mounting it in your living room, garage, or office, it’s ready to add some excitement to your day without requiring a full gym setup.

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The 2025 movie season is about to begin as the Sundance Film Festival kicks off, bringing a fresh crop of premieres in TV and film. With an online component, you don't need to trek to the snowy mountains of Park City, Utah, to get in on the fun. But with so many titles being showcased, it can be confounding to know where to begin.

Fret not, movie buddies! Mashable has got you covered, having surveyed the cinematic landscape for the films most likely to have you shocked, awed, and entertained. Whether you relish a probing and poignant documentary, a gnarly horror story, a deeply quirky comedy, or a big, star-studded swing, there's something sure to intrigue.

Last year, Sundance debuted such gems as I Saw the TV Glow, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, Kneecap, Thelma, and Will & Harper. This year, what treasures might you find?

Pee-wee as Himself Paul Reubens in "Pee-wee as Himself" by director Matt Wolf, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Credit: HBO

Pee-wee Herman is an icon, not only of children's television but also of movies, theater, and counterculture performance art. Love him or hate him, everyone knows Pee-wee. But behind the goofy laugh and the signature gray suit, the late Paul Reubens was himself mysterious...until now. Pee-wee as Himself, a two-part HBO docuseries from director Matt Wolf, takes audiences behind the scenes of Pee-wee's Playhouse and into Reubens' home and personal life to create the fullest portrait ever seen of this fascinating figure.  

Through extensive interviews with the man himself and his loved ones — including Debi Mazar, David Arquette, and Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) — Pee-wee as Himself charts Reuben's youth through his rise to fame as Pee-wee, including the tabloid-fodder scandals that threatened to derail his career, his Buffy the Vampire Slayer return, and beyond. While rich with intriguing personal stories and funny anecdotes, the most fascinating element of this doc is how Reubens himself interacts with Wolf, vying for control of the project and its perspective, even though he is its subject. Complex, poignant, and challenging, Pee-wee as Himself is a must-see for fans. The Secret Word is "Outstanding." 

Pee-wee as Himself premieres in the Episodic section of Sundance on Jan. 23; a release on HBO will follow.

Zodiac Killer Project A still from "Zodiac Killer Project" by Charlie Shackleton, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Credit: Courtesy of Sundance Institute

If you're addicted to true crime, you'll want to catch Zodiac Killer Project, a self-reflexive documentary that calls the genre's tropes into question even as it relishes in them. 

Curiously, this is less a movie about a criminal case, and more a doc about a movie that was not made. Director Charlie Shackleton set out to make an epic true crime documentary about a cop who spent decades trying to convince the world that he'd identified the true Zodiac Killer. But before production began on this would-be film, the late officer's family declined to sell the required rights. So Shackleton pivoted, making a doc that's essentially a salty pitch of what his film would have been. Over "evocative b-roll" of desolate landscapes and eerie interiors, Shackleton delivers his own narration on what he would have done, describing production design, graphic treatments, and shot choices. He'll note how these decisions have been influenced by the standards of true crime docs, unfurling unnerving montages that show no matter how different the stories are, their onscreen tellings are eerily similar. It's enough to send a chill of recognition down the spine of this true-crime addict. Through it all, Shackleton forces his audience to question what it is we expect — or even demand — from this genre, and how "truth" factors in.

Zodiac Killer Project premieres in the Next section of Sundance on Jan. 27.

Sally Sally Ride in "Sally" by Cristina Costantini, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Credit: Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by NASA

You might know that Sally Ride was the first American woman to be launched into space. But do you know who she was beyond the NASA poster girl and role model to millions? Documentarian Cristina Costantini, who previously helmed Science Fair and Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado, explores the life, loves, and times of the groundbreaking astronaut in Sally.

Interviewing the late physicist's mother, sister, friends, ex-husband, former colleagues, and lesbian partner of 27 years, Costantini pieces together the path that led Ride to space, and to becoming a reluctant LGBTQ+ icon. Archival interviews of Ride clearly show the sexist approach the media took to female astronauts, asking about their beauty routines, how often they cry, and if they plan to have children — all topics Ride discouraged or insisted they ask of her male coworkers. However, the personal interviews with her loved ones reveal a side of Sally that was fiercely private, showing why that was, and how it changed. Informative, heartfelt, and occasionally funny, Sally is a compelling portrait of an American pioneer who proved the stars are for everyone.

Sally premieres in the Premiere section of Sundance on Jan. 28. NatGeo will release the film thereafter.

The Ugly Stepsister Lea Myren appears in "The Ugly Stepsister" by Emilie Blichfeldt, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Credit: Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Marcel Zyskind

You might think you know the story of Cinderella, her evil stepmother, and her ugly stepsisters. But we live in a post-Wicked age, and The Ugly Stepsister is here to hold space for the vilified girl who just wanted a prince of her own.

Writer/director Emilie Blichfeldt takes a hard look at this classic fairytale, re-imagining what Cinderella's story might have been like for her elder stepsister Elvira (Lea Myren), who isn't as naturally pretty, graceful, or confident as the future princess. With a mother determined to marry her off to a wealthy man, poor Elvira will be subjected to an array of brutal beauty treatments, from a medieval nose job to a stomach-churning diet hack. Relishing the chance to satirize a beauty industry that thrives on telling girls they're not enough (or are too much), Blichfeldt employs blistering gore to make her audience not only gag but also really feel Elvira's pain as if it were their own.

With a dizzying mix of fairy tale fantasy and body horror, it's little wonder The Ugly Stepsister has secured the coveted Opening Night spot of the Midnight section.

The Ugly Stepsister premieres in the Midnight section of Sundance on Jan. 23; Shudder will release the film thereafter.

The Legend of Ochi Helena Zengel appears in "The Legend of Ochi" by Isaiah Saxon, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Credit: Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

A24 movies are often defined by being visually striking and shocking. But the biggest shock with The Legend of Ochi — which will premiere in Sundance's Family Matinee section — is that it's an A24 movie made for kids!

Fantasy with a tinge of horror is promised in the first trailer, where Nosferatu's Willem Dafoe is armored up and armed to the teeth to take on some mysterious monster. In a remote village, children are trained to protect their people from the Ochi, colorful primates that rule the wilderness. But when a brave young girl named Yuri (Helena Zengel) crosses paths with a baby of this species, she begins to question the fearmongering of her kinfolk. Could this friendship between girl and beast change the fate their world forever?

From its first look, Isaiah Saxon's feature-length directorial debut boasts an immersive fantasy world, compelling characters, an adorable fanged monster to love, and Dafoe. What more do you need?*

Starring: Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, and Willem Dafoe

The Legend of Ochi premieres at Sundance on Jan. 26; The Legend of Ochi opens in theaters Feb. 28.

Bubble & Squeak Himesh Patel and Sarah Goldberg appear in "Bubble & Squeak" by Evan Twohy, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Credit: Courtesy of Sundance Institute

The cast alone was enough to get this Sundance entry on our highlights list: Matt Berry, Dave Franco, Steven Yeun, Himesh Patel, and Sarah Goldberg star in a marital drama about cabbages. Yes, cabbages.

With Bubble & Squeak, writer-director Evan Twohy makes his feature directorial debut adapting his acclaimed comedic play. Patel and Goldberg star as bickering newlyweds whose blissful honeymoon abroad is derailed when they're accused of smuggling cabbages into a foreign nation in which they are strictly forbidden. If that's not enough to entice you, what if we reveal that the dogged customs officer on their trail is played by What We Do in the Shadows' very own Matt Berry? Yeah. We thought so.

Bubble & Squeak premiers in the U.S. Dramatic Competition of Sundance on Jan 24.

Opus

Celebrity cults are about to get the A24 treatment in Mark Anthony Green's directorial Opus. Playing in the Midnight section of Sundance, this curious thriller stars The Bear's Ayo Edebiri as a young and ambitious journalist who's given the rare opportunity to interview a legendary pop star (John Malkovich) who disappeared from the public eye 30 years before. But this isn't some fluffy "where are they now" piece.

As teased in the recently unveiled trailer, Opus plunges its heroine into a sycophantic cult, involving a notorious TV star (Juliette Lewis), blue wardrobes, and the requirement of a shaved "lady garden." What's going on in this chic and shady compound? What secrets will be unveiled? What's the deal with the dolls and the puppets and the promise of this new musical opus? It's A24, baby. It's gonna get wild. Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder, Stephanie Suganami, Young Mazino, and Tatanka Means co-star.

Opus premieres in the Midnight section of Sundance on Jan. 27; the film opens in theaters March 14.

LUZ Xiao Dong Guo and Sandrine Pinna appear in "LUZ" by Flora Lau, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Credit: Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

Virtual reality is the neon-lit world that binds two stories of parent-child estrangement in LUZ. Written and directed by Flora Lau, this intriguing drama travels from the streets of Chongqing to the art galleries of Paris, chasing the heartache of two very different people.

Wei (Xiao Dong Guo) is a formerly incarcerated family man, looking to get his life back together — including reconnecting with his lost daughter (Enxi Deng), who works as a cam girl. Ren (Sandrine Pinna) is the mournful daughter of a renowned but deceased painter, who pines for him and her far-flung stepmother (Isabelle Huppert). Dealing with regret, grief, and resentment, these families find face-to-face conversation too real. So could the virtual world, where an iridescent deer is endlessly hunted, be their salvation? Pensive and poetic, this family drama is sure to find devotees enchanted by Lau's unique vision.

LUZ premieres in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition of Sundance on Jan 23.

Touch Me  Olivia Taylor Dudley appears in "Touch Me" by Addison Heimann, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Credit: Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Dustin Supencheck

If you miss the chaotic and caustic comedy of Difficult People, you'll cherish Touch Me.
Playing in the Midnight section, this sci-fi comedy involves an invading alien who's all about hooking up with human hotties — in ways that veer swiftly into tentacle porn territory. And yes, because his sexual touch is basically a drug for his Earthling lovers, the visuals get all trippy in the erotica of it all. But at its core, Touch Me is about two codependent friends who bring out the best and worst in each other.

Joey (Olivia Taylor Dudley) and Craig (Lou Taylor Pucci) are roommates and besties; they are deeply devoted to each other but also live for cheap thrills and drama. So, on one hand, they are totally committed to breaking ties with Joey's man-bunned and muscular ex, who besides being a literal shape-shifting extraterrestrial is also cringingly into self-care spiritualism. But they also want to take advantage of his lush pad, its amenities, and that sensual touch that is basically "heroin." Gloppy, gory, and goofy as hell, Touch Me is a sublime Midnight Movie, made to be cackled over with friends and give way too-vivid nightmares (or sex dreams?).

Touch Me premieres in the Midnight section of Sundance on Jan 28.

Kiss of the Spider-Woman Tonatiuh and Diego Luna appear in "Kiss of the Spider Woman" by Bill Condon, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Credit: Courtesy of Sundance Institute

One of the most intriguing titles of Sundance 2025 is undoubtedly Bill Condon's return to cinema. The director behind such heralded dramas as Gods and Monsters, Kinsey, and Dreamgirls, as well as The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 & 2, offers a fascinating adaptation of Kiss of the Spider-Woman, a Tony-sweeping Broadway musical based on Manuel Puig's 1967 novel.

Set in Argentina’s Dirty War of the 1980s, this musical centers on a pair of prisoners, one held on political grounds, the other arrested for indecent exposure. They bond as the latter recounts the plot of his favorite musical, painting a world beyond their grim walls. Featuring a star-studded cast of Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, and Jennifer Lopez, Kiss of the Spider Woman is a tale of art and politics that could hit hard in 2025.

Kiss of the Spider Woman premieres in the Premieres section of Sundance on Jan. 26.

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Who has time to meet someone ‘the old-fashioned way’ anymore? Between work, errands, and making time for friends and family, more and more people are turning to online dating. You might be a little skeptical at first, especially with a name like Tinder being thrown around, but many people have met their spouses online.

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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 Wednesday, January 22, 2025:

AcrossMaterial made by melting sand

• The answer is Glass.

It's to your left when facing the sunrise

• The answer is North.

One in a cast

• The answer is Actor.

Say "This isn't fair!," say

• The answer is Whine.

Look for

• The answer is Seek.

DownChew like a beaver

• The answer is Gnaw.

Scottish bodies of water

• The answer is Lochs.

"The Sopranos" restauranteur

• The answer is Artie.

Object slid across a curling rink

• The answer is Stone.

He tells Donkey "Ogres are like onions"

• The answer is Shrek.

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

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

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

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

SAVE $200: The Narwal Freo Z Ultra robot vacuum and mop combo is down to $1,299.99 (was $1,499.99) on Amazon. With dual HD cameras, AI obstacle avoidance, and self-emptying and self-washing capabilities, it's a cleaning powerhouse that handles pet hair, spills, and baseboards with ease.

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When was the last time you vacuumed your baseboards? If the answer involves a lot of squirming, here's the Narwal Freo Z Ultra, a robot vacuum and mop combo that's so smart it could ace a cleaning SAT. This bad boy is $200 off on Amazon right now, bringing the price down to $1,299.99.

This isn't your run-of-the-mill robo-vac. The Narwal Freo Z Ultra combines 12,000Pa suction power, streak-free mopping, and enough AI tech to make it the Terminator of household messes. It doesn't just clean; it decides how to clean, adjusting between vacuuming and mopping based on what it detects. Dust on the floor? Suck it up. Spilled juice? Mop it down. It even deploys a matrix cleaning pattern to make sure every spot is covered.

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Thanks to dual HD cameras and onboard AI, this thing doesn't just avoid obstacles — it practically sees into the future. Whether it's dodging a rogue dog toy or carefully cleaning around furniture legs, it gets the job done without smacking into everything like a bumper car. It'll dodge pet accidents because nothing kills a cleaning vibe like spreading that mess around.

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Thanks to a tangle-free brush, it's fantastic with pet hair. It scrubs baseboards, gets into crevices, and leaves your floors looking brand-new. Plus, it's eerily quiet — so quiet that you might forget it's working.

At $1,299.99, the Narwal Freo Z Ultra isn't cheap, but it's one of the most capable robot cleaners available today.

SAVE $100: As of Jan. 22, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon. That's a 17% discount on list price.

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If you're looking for a fitness tracker to kickstart the new year, don't go anywhere because we've found a deal you'll love. An advanced tracker full of lifestyle and fitness stats, Garmin's vívoactive 5 is one of the best.

This tracker was released in late 2023, bringing a stark upgrade from the previous model. Unlike the vívoactive 4, the 5 benefits from a bright AMOLED display, making colors incredibly vibrant and much more noticeable. It also has a much-improved battery life, boasting 11 days when in smartwatch mode.

SEE ALSO: The best Garmin watch for every activity

As of Jan. 22, the Garmin's vívoactive 5 is reduced to $249.99 at Amazon. This price is specific to the orchid color, but there are discounts across all styles.

Stats-wise, it is packed with advanced health-tracking features, including heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, stress tracking, and in-depth sleep insights. The sleep insights have also had an upgrade, now featuring sleep coaching. Sports tracking includes running, cycling, swimming, and more.

It is worth noting that unlike some of the higher-end watches in Garmin's lineup, the vívoactive 5 is missing more advanced features such as training status and training readiness. For statistics like these, you'll want to look at the Forerunner range. But if these aren't important to you, this is a fantastic option full of useful stats and tracking abilities.

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SAVE OVER $70: As of Jan. 22, this refurbished Kindle Scribe is on sale for $233.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 25% on list price.

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Kindle lovers have fallen head over heels for the latest edition to the line up, the Kindle Scribe. Released late in 2024, this new model combines reading and note-taking in one handy device. And if you're one of many who has been eyeing up this product, Amazon has a great deal on a refurbished model you won't want to miss.

As of Jan. 22, you can grab a deal on an Amazon-certified refurbished model for just $233.99, a saving of 25% on the list price. According to Amazon, these devices are refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new and come with the same limited warranty as a new device, so you have complete peace of mind.

SEE ALSO: Fill up your Kindle with these $2 ebook deals

This Kindle Scribe deal also comes with the Premium Pen so you can jot down notes and convert them to text as easily as writing in a notebook. This is a big upgrade on the basic pen, as this model comes with an eraser at the top so you can quickly remove mistakes just by flipping the pen. It is also battery-free and works through a special power source embedded in the Kindle Scribe, so you don't need to charge it.

Besides its note-taking abilities, the Scribe has a 10.2-inch 300 ppi Paperwhite display, glare and ink-free. Like the original Kindle model, it's perfect for sitting outside in the sun or in hard-to-read lighting.

This deal is only available for a limited time, so if you're interested, move fast.

SAVE $10: As of Jan. 22, the Waterpik Cordless Pulse is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% saving on list price.

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A water dental flosser is a great way to remove plaque and debris from hard-to-reach areas between teeth and along the gum line, so if you want to impress your dentist with a 10/10 flossing routine, why not treat yourself to the handy device?

As of Jan. 22, you can get a great deal on the Waterpik Cordless Pulse Flosser at Amazon for just $39.99. This deal is available in all three colors: gray, white, and blue.

SEE ALSO: The best water flosser for cleaning up your oral hygiene

This is a great all-rounder water flosser, featuring two tips and two settings (low and high) to adjust to your personal dental needs. The battery is rechargeable, and it has a portable design, so it's handy for travel and use on the go. It's even safe to be used in the shower, for those mornings when you're really running late.

Waterpik is also the first water flosser brand to earn the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance for safety and effectiveness.

This flosser works by using PrecisionPulse technology to deliver a combination of water pressure and pulsations, removing plaque and bacteria from the teeth and gums. This helps reduce the risk of issues such as gingivitis, cavities, and bad breath.

This is only a limited-time deal at Amazon, so don't delay.

TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. de Minaur in the 2025 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Australian Open quarter finals are here, and Sinner vs. de Minaur is sure to capture the attention of fans around the world. It's the defending champion against the home favorite.

If you want to watch Sinner vs. de Minaur in the 2025 Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Sinner vs. de Minaur for free

The 2025 Australian Open is available to live stream for free on 9Now, including Sinner vs. de Minaur.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can unblock 9Now from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2025 Australian Open 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 Australia

4. Visit 9Now

5. Watch the 2025 Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading services do tend to offer incentive deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these deals, you can live stream Sinner vs. de Minaur without actually spending anything. This isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you enough time to watch the Australian Open before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live tennis on 9Now, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Australia

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• 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 also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Sinner vs. de Minaur in the 2025 Australian Open for free with ExpressVPN.

U.S. President Donald Trump wasted no time in signing a slew of executive orders after his inauguration on Monday, delaying the TikTok ban, initiating a withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, and establishing the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE").

Trump may have also technically made everyone in the U.S. a woman.

SEE ALSO: All LGBTQ pages already deleted from White House website

Entitled "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," Trump's executive order concerning gender identity states that the U.S. government only recognises two sexes, male and female. It also provides explicit definitions of each which are to be applied to all interpretations of law.

"'Sex' shall refer to an individual’s immutable biological classification as either male or female," Trump's executive order declares. "'Female' means a person belonging, at conception, to the sex that produces the large reproductive cell. 'Male' means a person belonging, at conception, to the sex that produces the small reproductive cell."

Though Trump's goal to impose a "binary nature of sex" may seem clear, the specific wording, technicalities, and application of his executive order are far from it.

Conception is the point when sperm and egg join, otherwise known as fertilisation. Regardless of whether they have an XX, XY, or an alternate chromosome pattern, all human foetuses' sex organs are identical at conception in that they have none. Foetuses subsequently develop in the same manner as each other regardless of their chromosomes until approximately six to seven weeks after conception, at which point the Y chromosome typically expresses itself by inducing the development of testes. If a Y chromosome does not do this, the foetus will continue to develop female genitalia.

Basically, the early, default configuration of a human foetus is female. If we were to assign a sex at conception as per Trump's executive order, all of them would be female.

Trump's executive order on sex ignores intersex people

It is possible that Trump's executive order intended to impose reliance on chromosomes rather than physical sexual organs. Most males have XY chromosomes while most females have XX, and these are present at conception. However, Trump's executive order makes no mention of chromosomes, and further does not address how intersex people might be classified if this were the case. 

Intersex people are those whose chromosomes do not fall within the XX or XY binary, or whose sexual characteristics vary from what is typical. It's estimated that approximately 1.7 percent of people are intersex, many of whom may not discover this until later in life.

"The Trump administration purports to talk about 'biological realities' but demonstrates that they lack any understanding of the relevant science," intersex advocacy group interACT said in response to the executive order. 

"A person with ovotestes (both ovarian and testicular tissue) may produce both sperm and ova. Would the Executive Order grant them both 'male' and 'female' category membership? On the other hand, a person born without gonads (gonadal agenesis), or with gonadal tissue that does not differentiate into functioning testes or ovaries (gonadal dysgenesis), may be considered neither male nor female if these nonsensical definitions are applied."

Even when a person does have XX or XY chromosomes, they aren't always expressed in the typical way. For example, people with Swyer syndrome have female reproductive structures while also having XY chromosomes. Similarly, people with Complete Androgen Insensitivity have external female sex characteristics, XY chromosomes, and internal male sex organs. Strict adherence to chromosomes would categorise these people as male, while looking to external appearances would have them assigned female.

It remains unclear how circumstances concerning intersex people will play out under Trump's binary directive. interACT has stated that legal challenges to Trump's executive order are already being prepared.

The U.S.' 'outdated definition' of sex causes active harm Credit: Roberto Machado Noa / LightRocket via Getty Images

An alternate possibility is that Trump intends for sex to be determined according to external characteristics apparent at birth, with no reference to a person's chromosome makeup. However, this neglects the reality that some people's external sex characteristics cannot be clearly categorised as male or female. Further, artificially forcing them into this binary can cause significant harm.

A 2019 study found that the U.S.' treatment of intersex people fails to meet international standards of human rights due to its enforcement of an "outdated definition of 'sex'." Intersex babies in the U.S. are generally assigned either male or female at birth, and are sometimes operated upon to fit more closely with characteristics typical of their allocated sex. 

"No Presidential order can erase them — it will just make their lives more precarious"

Human Rights Watch has labelled such procedures "medically unnecessary," noting that they can inflict permanent harm such as incontinence, sterilisation, and psychological trauma. This can also result in a child being assigned a gender that they do not identify with, with there being some overlap between intersex and transgender communities.

Sadly, Trump's executive order stubbornly attempts to reinforce a binary definition of sex. The president further directed that documents which are inconsistent with his order be rescinded, including Department of Education guidance for supporting LGBTIQ students, the White House Toolkit on Transgender Equality, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.

"People outside of the binary genders have existed in cultures around the world for thousands of years, including among many Indigenous American communities," said Maria Sjödin, executive director of LGBTIQ advocacy group Outright International. "No Presidential order can erase them — it will just make their lives more precarious…. Requiring people to carry identity documents that do not reflect their gender expression also exposes them to an increased risk of violence and restricts their freedom of movement."

Though Trump's executive order does technically declare that all humans are female, it's unlikely to be applied this way since this clearly wasn't the president's intent. Even so, that doesn't mean we can't take a moment to appreciate the absurdity of it all. This year, International Women's Day is for all of us.

Netflix has released the official trailer for Offline Love, a new Japanese reality series that attempts to recreate romance before the internet. We're talking love letters, meet cutes, and promises to wait for each other at a planned time and place.

Filmed in Nice, France, Offline Love takes 10 men and women and sets them loose in the city without their phones, hoping for chance encounters that might spark connections. Of course, Nice is a large place, and the group could very easily spend their 10 days in the city without running into each other at all. As such, they're still allowed to communicate via letters, getting to know each other and arranging to meet up.

This means there are no late night phone calls or flirtatious text messages — or any way to get in touch when plans change. Judging from the trailer, it seems as though Offline Love may help address the dire lack of yearning in the modern dating scene.

The 10-episode series will feature commentary by singer and actor Kyoko Koizumi, as well as comedy duo Reiwa Roman. 

Offline Love arrives Feb. 18 on Netflix.

TL;DR: Upgrade your workflow with a one-time purchase of Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for £44.51 (reg. £354.67). Mashable readers can enjoy this price through 2 February.

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For professionals and entrepreneurs alike, the right software is key to streamlining your work and boosting productivity. This bundle combines Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro into one cost-effective package for just £44.51 (reg. £354.67). Say goodbye to subscriptions and hello to lifetime access—this is the ultimate upgrade to your workflow and security.

This bundle is designed for seamless performance and peace of mind. With a one-time purchase, you’ll get lifetime device licenses to two essential tools: Microsoft Office Pro 2021, the gold standard for productivity, and Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft’s latest operating system packed with advanced AI features, multitasking tools, and security upgrades.

While it isn't the latest version, Office Pro 2021 includes almost everything you need to confidently tackle your tasks. From polished documents in Word to detailed spreadsheets in Excel, dynamic presentations in PowerPoint, and professional emails with Outlook, this suite offers a ton.

Whether you’re working from home, managing a team, or growing your side hustle, the tools in Office Pro 2021 are built to handle the demands of modern work.

Windows 11 Pro isn’t just about a sleek interface — it’s a complete rethinking of how you work. Features like Snap Layouts and Virtual Desktops make multitasking effortless, while the Start Menu puts everything you need right at your fingertips. On the security front, BitLocker Encryption and Windows Hello biometric login keep your data safe, giving you peace of mind.

You can also expect game-changing AI integration with Windows 11 Pro's Copilot, which gives you built-in access to ChatGPT. 

Skip the subscription fees and get yourself predictable, reliable software that works when you need it.

Get this Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro bundle for £44.51 (reg. £354.67) and say goodbye to annoying monthly software subscription costs.

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TL;DR: Put all your AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, and Leonardo.AI in one place with a lifetime subscription to 1minAI, an all-in-one AI for business app, on sale now for just £80.97 (reg. £437.26). 

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The free version of some AI models like ChatGPT can get the job done, but if you want the good stuff, you should consider opting for a paid subscription.  

1minAI consolidates many of the most popular AI models — like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Meta AI — into one platform where you can use them all seamlessly, whether you need to generate text, images, or even full videos. A lifetime subscription to the 1minAI Advanced Business plan usually costs £437.26, but you can get a lifetime pass on sale now for just £80.97 — an 81% discount for Mashable readers. 

What can you do with 1minAI?

1minAI gives you a single platform where you can access AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI, Mistral AI, and more. You don't just get the baseline version, either — 1minAI users can chat with GPT-4, GPT-4 Turbo, Gemini Pro 1.5, and Llama 2 or Llama 3. 

Like a ton of other AI platforms, 1minAI has a limit to how much you can generate every month. Unlike other platforms, the limit is incredibly high, especially if you opt for the 1minAI Advanced Business Plan for entrepreneurs.

Here's what your lifetime subscription gets you every month:

First, you get a baseline of 1,000,000 credits per month. Then, every day you log in, you get an additional 15,000 free credits. Even better, these credits roll over if you don't use them all. 

In practice, those huge numbers mean you could generate up to 362,500 words, research nearly 2,000 SEO keywords, generate 386 images, upscale 241 images, remove 24 backgrounds, convert text to speech for over 120,000 characters, and generate up to 12 videos. 

Your AI Swiss Army Knife

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TL;DR: A wide range of cryptocurrency courses are available to take for free on Udemy.

The world of cryptocurrencies can be confusing, but it doesn't need to be this way. You can dive deep into the Blockchain, crypto trading, crypto investing, and much more on Udemy.

A wide range of online cryptocurrency courses can be found on Udemy. And better yet, some of the best examples can be taken for free. We've checked out everything on offer and lined up a selection of standout courses to get you started.

These are the best online crypto trading courses you can take for free this month:

• Binance 101: The Cryptocurrency Exchange Guide

• Binance 102: The Passive Income Guide

• Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Trading

• Crypto Trading Indicators

• Crypto Trading Made Simple

• How to Buy, Sell, Store, and Use Cryptocurrency

• Intro to Cryptocurrency by TechKnowSurge

• Learn Cryptocurrency Trading And Investing From Scratch

• Step-By-Step Cryptocurrency Trading Course

• The Basics of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, and NFTs

These free online courses don't include certificates of completion or direct instructor messaging, but you still get unrestricted access to all the video content. You can learn at a pace that suits you, so what's stopping you from enrolling.

Find the best free cryptocurrency courses on Udemy.

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TL;DR: Live stream PSG vs. Man City in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The next round of Champions League fixtures showcases some big games between the biggest teams in Europe, but PSG vs. Man City might be the biggest of the lot. Both sides are struggling to secure a place in the knockout rounds, but everything is still to play for.

If you want to watch PSG vs. Man City in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is PSG vs. Man City?

PSG vs. Man City in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Jan. 22. This fixture takes place at the Parc des Princes.

How to watch PSG vs. Man City for free

PSG vs. Man City is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to access Virgin Media Player. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream PSG vs. Man City 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 Ireland

4. Visit Virgin Media Player

5. Watch PSG vs. Man City for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream PSG vs. Man City (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• 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 PSG vs. Man City in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Shakhtar vs. Brest in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The next round of Champions League fixtures includes some really interesting matchups, like Shakhtar vs. Brest. The French side have been the surprise package this season, and will be confident of securing another three points against the struggling Shakhtar.

If you want to watch Shakhtar vs. Brest in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Shakhtar vs. Brest?

Shakhtar vs. Brest in the Champions League kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Jan. 22. This fixture takes place at the Veltins-Arena.

How to watch Shakhtar vs. Brest for free

Shakhtar vs. Brest is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to access Virgin Media Player. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Shakhtar vs. Brest 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 Ireland

4. Visit Virgin Media Player

5. Watch Shakhtar vs. Brest for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Shakhtar vs. Brest (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• 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 Shakhtar vs. Brest in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.