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Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

SEE ALSO: The 25 best movies of 2025, and where to stream them 13. Splitsville

Man, I hated Splitsville. It's that kind of comedy that's clearly written by its male lead, because it focuses on a loser who has no charm and a mess of a life, yet manages to attract impossibly beautiful women. And Splitsville has two of these frustrating heroes, played by co-writers Kyle Marvin and Michael Angelo Covino, who also directs.

The plot focuses on two men who think the secret to a happy marriage with a super hot wife is an open relationship. But shocker, that doesn't go as they'd like. Exhausting, tedious, and unfunny, Splitsville is technically a movie. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, Michael Angelo Covino, and Kyle Marvin

How to watch: Splitsville is now streaming on Hulu.

12. Is it Cake? Valentines

Bakers descend once again to create confections that resemble an array of non-food items, like statues, lips, drums, and more. And hey, because of Valentine's Day, this time it's couples competing. Plus, lots of hearts, and host Mikey Day in a pink suit.

Is it cake? Find out by hitting play. — K.P.

Starring: Mikey Day

How to watch: Is it Cake? Valentines is now streaming on Netflix.

11. Relationship Goals

Kelly Rowland leads Prime Video's new rom-com Relationship Goals, which is casting enough to see me seated. The Destiny's Child icon plays Leah Caldwell, a high-flying producer who's on track to be the first female showrunner at MediaCore studio. That is, until she’s pitted against a male candidate, Jarrett Roy (Cliff "Method Man" Smith). Even worse, they have romantic history together and straight-up despise each other. Even worse, they’re thrown together to produce a show about love and relationships, based on a book Jarrett's reading: Michael Todd's 2020 book Relationship Goals, which happens to be the basis of the film itself. Meta. — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor

Starring: Kelly Rowland, Cliff "Method Man" Smith, Robin Thede, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, and Matt Walsh

How to watch: Relationship Goals is now streaming on Prime Video.

9. Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback

With Super Bowl LX on the horizon, Peacock has the perfect four-part sports docuseries for you to start this week. Taking a weekly look at the history of Black quarterbacks in American pro football, Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback delves into the trailblazers of the sport, who revolutionised the game despite the prejudice, discrimination, and even threats they experienced. Over four weeks, the series tracks "firsts" in the sport, like Doug Williams becoming the first Black quarterback to both start in and win a Super Bowl, and how current star quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson look up to these pioneers. Expect interviews with legendary quarterbacks including Williams, James "Shack" Harris, Randall Cunningham, Warren Moon, and many, many more. — S.C.

Starring: James "Shack" Harris, Warren Moon, Doug Williams, Randall Cunningham, Vince Evans, Chuck Ealey, Rodney Peete, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, and Lamar Jackson, in addition to Michael Wilbon, Rich McKay, Joe Gibbs, Michael Eric Dyson, Jayne Kennedy, Bomani Jones, Michael Beschloss, and Bob Costas.

How to watch: Field Generals: History of The Black Quarterback is now streaming on Peacock.

8. Even If This Love Disappears Tonight

My heart, it can't take this week's Korean romance addition to Netflix. Based on Japanese author Misaki Ichijo's 2020 YA romance novel, Even If This Love Disappears Tonight follows high school sweethearts Han Seo-yun (Shin Si-a, The Witch: Part 2. The Other One) and Kim Jae-won (Choo Young-woo, Head Over Heels), who fall hard for each other fast. However, Han Seo-yun experiences anterograde amnesia, which means her memories reset each day, and her love story returns to square one. Directed by Kim Hye-young (It's Okay!), this film promises big swelling tears, so if you're due for a cry, pick this one. — S.C.

Starring: Choo Young-woo and Shin Si-a

How to watch: Even If This Love Disappears Tonight is now streaming on Netflix.

7. The Housemaid

Looking for a trashy popcorn movie? Well, The Housemaid should satisfy on that level.

Based on Freida McFadden's novel of the same name, The Housemaid stars Sydney Sweeney as a desperate young woman who is grateful the titular job, and eager to please her mercurial new boss, played by Amanda Seyfried in psycho-biddy mode. While movie audiences turned out in droves for this sexy thriller, I couldn't help but wish its leading ladies were evenly matched in go-for-it gravitas. As I wrote in my review, "In this battle of wild wills, Seyfried is left to shadowbox while Sweeney sleepwalks. Far from fun, The Housemaid is underwhelming as an erotic thriller, a dark comedy, and even a Sydney Sweeney movie." — K.P.

Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brandon Sklenar

How to watch: The Housemaid is now available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

6. The 'Burbs

Inspired by the Tom Hanks-fronted 1989 cult classic, The 'Burbs stars Keke Palmer as a wife, mother, and litigator whose maternity leave includes moving to the suburbs, only to discover a possible criminal conspiracy under her nose.

Befriending some nosy neighbors (Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, and What We Do in the Shadows' Mark Proksch), she begins to investigate the local lore around a long missing girl, and what exactly that has to do with the strange Victorian house across the street.

Season one is eight episodes, which are dropping all at once. So, brace for a binge-watch if you can't get enough of wacky shenanigans, wild secrets, and a twisty mystery. — K.P.

Starring: Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch, and Kapil Talwalkar

How to watch: The 'Burbs premieres on Peacock on Feb. 8.

5. Puppy Bowl XXII

As Super Bowl LX looms, and the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots stare down the championship road, there's another litter of extraordinary athletes gearing up for a big game by doing biiiiiiiiig streeeeetches.

The Puppy Bowl returns for its 22nd year, as Team Fluff goes snoot to snoot with Team Ruff, vying for the ultimate forbidden snack, the Lombarky trophy. Importantly, the Puppy Bowl XXII is a special occasion for viewers to potentially adopt one of the adorable players. A total 150 pups from 72 shelters will be featured during the event, all of whom are adoptable, including senior dogs and dogs with special needs. As a rescue dog parent, hard recommend. — S.C.

Starring: Miss Coco, Brûlée, Button, Litchi, RuPaw, Lobster Roll, Carrie Pawshaw, Oscar, Benito, Fudge, Cheesecake, and Chappell Bone

How to watch: Puppy Bowl XXII airs Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. ET on Animal Planet and will stream at the same time on discovery+.

4. The Secret Agent

Kleber Mendonça Filho's Oscar–nominated, BAFTA–nominated, Golden Globe–winning political crime thriller The Secret Agent is finally available to watch at home — and you absolutely should. Set mostly in the '70s during Brazil's military dictatorship, the film sees Civil War star Wagner Moura delivering a riveting performance as a man trying to evade persecution in his own country.

"Mendonça Filho's film explores a time of political corruption, violence, and warranted paranoia through a human lens," I wrote in my review. "With Moura's powerful performance framed by a reverent, authentic aesthetic, The Secret Agent is a deeply humanised look at a historical moment of authoritarianism and government corruption. It's a must-see." — S.C.

Starring: Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria, Robério Diógenes, Alice Carvalho, Gabriel Leone, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Hermila Guedes, Isabél Zuaa, and Udo Kier

How to watch: The Secret Agent is now available for rental or purchase on Prime Video.

3. XXV Winter Olympic Games

The Winter Olympics are coming! From all around the globe, athletes at the top of their game will compete for medals and honor for their home nations. The competition begins on Feb. 4, with curling, luge, snowboarding, Alpine skiing, and women's hockey. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 6. It'll begin at 2 p.m. ET, and the first gold medal event will be men's downhill skiing on Feb. 7.

So, whether you like ice skating, skiing, hockey, curling, or snowboarding, you're sure to find reasons to thrill over 2026's Olympic Games. — K.P.

How to watch: XXV Winter Olympic Games will begin streaming live on Peacock on Feb. 6, and will run until Feb. 22.

2. Super Bowl LX

Super Bowl LX is imminent, with the Seattle Seahawks taking on the New England Patriots on Sunday. Maybe you're here for the championship game (human or puppy-based), maybe you're here for Bad Bunny and Green Day's halftime show, maybe you're here purely for the ads. Whatever the reason, you'll need chips, dip, and Mashable's cheat sheet to sounding like you know what you're talking about with Super Bowl LX. — S.C.

Starring: Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots

How to watch: Super Bowl LX airs live on Peacock on Feb. 8, with coverage beginning at 12 p.m. ET.

Best of Streaming this week: The Muppet Show

This is what we call The Muppet Show! For decades, all kinds of folks have tried to reinvent the Muppets. There's been successes (Jason Segel's The Muppets was brilliant), and flops (the 2015 "sad-com" also called The Muppets). But Jim Henson's The Muppet Show was perfect just the way it was. Thankfully, producer Seth Rogen gets that.

For Disney+, Rogen and company meticulously recreated the sets and the chaotic and cheeky — while family-friendly — vibes of The Muppet Show. So, one moment, you're watching Sabrina Carpenter (who's a perfect guest star for the variety show shenanigans) singing "Manchild" to a rowdy crowd of Muppet bar patrons, while chickens serve as her back-up dancers. The next moment, Miss Piggy is bullying Kermit for more stage time, and it's like no time has passed.

As someone who has seen the highs and lows of Muppet movies and shows, I approached Rogen's relaunch with cautious optimism. And I'm pleased to report he's a perfect producer for the wildest batch of dreamers Hollywood has ever seen. This special had me laughing and cheering, with a terrific finale that blends a rock classic with that Muppet ensemble showmanship, I cried. Here's hoping this is the first of many more Muppet Shows. — K.P.

Starring: Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Seth Rogen, Sabrina Carpenter, and Maya Rudolph

How to watch: The Muppet Show is now streaming on Disney+.

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Online dating as a lesbian can be a joyous experience, but it can also involve having your space invaded by straight people or seeing your ex-girlfriends (and your ex-girlfriends' ex-girlfriends) show up in your feed over and over.

Over the decades, queer women have turned to personal ads, frequented bars, and relied on word of mouth to find love. These days, it's not too different. From trying to find a date on WLW TikTok to entrapranureal lesbians creating new apps just for them, LGBTQ women are down to get creative to find their special someone.

Thankfully, in 2026, there are both niche and general apps where queer women can find a partner — whether for one night or for life. Which ones are the best dating apps for lesbians? We tested the most popular dating sites and apps and got some insight from our Dating & Relationships writers to find out.

How to find the best dating apps for lesbians Niche lesbian dating apps aren't your only option for finding love. Credit: Stacey Zhu / Mashable

Mainstream dating apps attract the most users — including queer users. That means niche lesbian dating apps aren't your only options for finding love. These days, Hinge, Bumble, OkCupid, and even eharmony all have clear filters to help you match with people of the same gender (or any gender at all), as well as filters that acknowledge the existence of non-traditional relationships (like polyamory). Especially if you don't live in a densely populated area, going for the more popular dating apps over lesbian dating sites can often lead to more results.

With that said, there is one dating app lesbian women should try. HER is an app by and for queer women, and it's grown to have a strong user base. According to its website, the app has more than 15 million registered users worldwide. The app also emphasizes finding community and making friends, in addition to dating, providing you with numerous ways to connect with other queer women and non-binary users.

Check out our guide below for the full rundown of our recommendations and dating app reviews.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box is now down to $139 at Amazon, marking a $25 discount and one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for the set.

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We’ve been seeing a lot more discounts on Magic: The Gathering boxes lately, and this latest deal is perfect for players wanting to catch up on the trading card game’s cosmic expansion. 

As of Feb. 5, Amazon has cut the price of the Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box, bringing it to $139 — a nice $25 off its $164.70 list price. This is only two cents shy of its lowest-ever price, as confirmed by price tracker camelcamelcamel. For a set that remained relatively steady since launch, this latest dip makes it one of the better opportunities to grab Magic’s first full-on space opera expansion without paying a market premium.

Edge of Eternities sends players to collapsing star systems and distant planets, introducing new mechanics like Station, Warp, Landers, and Void. The Play Booster Box includes 30 Play Boosters, each with 14 cards and a token. Every pack contains one Traditional Foil, along with 1-4 rares or better, and there’s even a slim chance of pulling a borderless foil mythic. That balance makes the box appealing whether you’re drafting with friends, cracking packs casually, or adding to a sealed collection.

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What really helps this deal stand out is how it compares to typical pricing across the wider market. Edge of Eternities Play Booster Boxes often sell closer to the $150–$160 range.

For more savings on Magic: The Gathering Booster Boxes, you can still get the Foundations Jumpstart Box on sale for only $99.95. Meanwhile, the Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Beginner Box is down to a new record-low price on Amazon. 

TL;DR: The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro wireless RGB gaming mouse is down to $89 at Amazon, saving you $70 off its regular price.

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If you’ve been eyeing a premium, big-brand, wireless gaming mouse for a decent price, this deal on an RGB model might be the one for you.

As of Feb. 5, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro Wireless RGB gaming mouse has dropped to just $89 at Amazon, marking a massive $70 discount off its usual $159.99 list price. That’s 44% off one of Razer’s most feature-packed mice, and only one penny off the lowest price we’ve seen for this model — as confirmed on price tracker camelcamelcamel. 

Designed for gamers who want maximum control and customization, the Basilisk V3 Pro sports Razer’s Focus Pro 30K optical sensor for delivering fast and accurate tracking on a wide range of surfaces — including glass. It also features Razer’s Gen-3 optical switches, rated for up to 90 million clicks, which offer ultra-fast actuation with no debounce delay.

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One of the mouse’s standout features is its HyperScroll tilt wheel, which lets you switch between free-spin scrolling for speed and tactile mode for precision. Also consider its 13 programmable controls and a full 13-zone Chroma RGB underglow, and you’ve got a mouse that’s just as flexible as it is flashy when playing Fortnite, Cairn, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and much more.

Connectivity is equally versatile, with support for Razer HyperSpeed Wireless, Bluetooth, and wired USB. Battery life stretches up to 150 hours over Bluetooth, making it a strong pick for both competitive play and everyday use.

For more gaming mouse deals from Razer, you can still get the Orochi V2 range for at least 50% off.  If you’re open to a different brand, the Logitech G305 gaming mouse range is on sale for under $35 at Amazon. 

It looks as though Jon Stewart wasn't the only late night host mentioned in the Epstein files. The Late Show's Stephen Colbert has not also addressed being name-dropped in the most recently released batch of files, which contain information on the investigation into convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Fortunately, like Stewart, Colbert wasn't actually involved in Epstein's activities, and was only mentioned in emails. Specifically, one of Epstein's associates recommended he watch Colbert's explanation of Super PACs from his former show The Colbert Report.

"Well, there's no such thing as bad publicity," quipped Colbert. "Just look at our new Times Square billboard: 'The Late Show: It's really funny — think Jeffrey will enjoy watching!'"

Colbert also noted a few other names in the Epstein files which he considers particularly important as a giant Tolkien nerd.

"These files contain the names of folks even more important to me than me, because Epstein also name-dropped Bilbo Baggins, and at one point he compared himself to Gandalf," said Colbert. "All right, that is disgusting. In the immortal words of Gandalf the Grey, 'Eat shit you dead pervert.' It sounds prettier in Elvish."

Netflix has released a teaser trailer for upcoming K-drama Boyfriend on Demand, featuring BLACKPINK's Jisoo living BookTok's wildest dreams.

The series follows overworked webtoon producer Mi-rae (Jisoo), who is tired of her job and fed up with dating, but still dreams of romance and escape. Fortunately for her, Mi-rae soon finds some relief in a subscription-based virtual dating service that allows her to go on amazing fantasy dates with unrealistically perfect fictional men. Judging from the trailer, she even gets to try out different scenarios with her virtual dates, such as being doctors in a hospital or lovers in a historical setting.

Yet even with the world of possibilities this outlet provides, Mi-rae does still have to deal with real men — such as her coworker and rival Kyeong-nam (Doom at Your Service's Seo In-guk).  

Boyfriend on Demand arrives March 6 on Netflix.

The 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was held in New York this week, celebrating its 150th anniversary the best way it knows how — with a plethora of perfect pups.

This year's Westminster Dog Show featured over 2,500 entrants from across the world, all of whom were already American Kennel Club champions in their own right. These dogs were categorised into seven groups: Sporting, Herding, Working, Toy, Hound, Non-Sporting, and Terrier. The winner of each group then went on to compete for the coveted title of Best in Show, with dogs individually judged according to the ideal standard for their breed.

This year, the Westminster Kennel Club's award for Best in Show went to four-year-old Doberman Pinscher Penny, the champion of the Working Group. Penny's handler Andy Linton described her as generally "chill," though she can get worked up by a "bad guy" or squirrel, while her co-owner Gregory Chan called her demanding, smart, and "a pleaser — she'll do anything for food."

Penny the Doberman Pinscher, winner of Best in Show and the Working Group. Credit: Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club

Reserve Best in Show went to Cota the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, winner of the Sporting Group. Presumably Cota will assume Penny's duties as Best in Show if for any reason she cannot fulfil them.

Cota the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, winner of Reserve Best in Show and the Sporting Group. Credit: Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club Zaida the Afghan Hound, winner of the Hound Group. Credit: Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club Cookie the Maltese, winner of the Toy Group. Credit: Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club JJ the Lhasa Aspo, winner of the Non-Sporting Group. Credit: Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club Graham the Old English Sheepdog, winner of the Hearding Group. Credit: Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club Wager the Smooth Fox Terrier, winner of the Terrier Group. Credit: Roy Rochlin / Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

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

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

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

Cheek make up.

SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answer

BLUSH

Hurdle Word 2 hint

To pass out.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 5, 2026 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

SWOON

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A DJ.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 5 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 5, 2026 Hurdle Word 3 answer

EMCEE

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Meaty.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

BEEFY

Final Hurdle hint

An object.

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THING

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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

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

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 5, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for February 5, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Feb. 5 Pips

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this orange space must be equal to 5. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 5-2, placed vertically; 5-4, placed vertically.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-2, placed vertically; 3-0, placed horizontally.

Equal (0): Everything in this orange space must be equal to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically; 3-0, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Feb. 5 Pips

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

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically; 2-2, placed vertically.

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

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

Equal (2): Everything in this green space must be equal to 2. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 3-2, placed vertically.

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

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 4-6, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 0-6, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Feb. 5 Pips

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

Number (5): Everything in this dark blue space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-1, placed horizontally; 4-0, placed vertically.

Number (18): Everything in this space must add up to 18. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically; 6-0, placed horizontally.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically; 6-0, placed vertically.

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

Equal (1): Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this purple space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-5, placed horizontally; 4-3, placed vertically; 4-2, placed horizontally.

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

Equal (3): Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 3. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically; 3-3, placed horizontally; 3-0, placed horizontally.

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

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically; 0-5, placed horizontally.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you're a fan of pro racing and tennis.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get 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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. 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: Position chart

• Green: Homerun kings

• Blue: QB GOATS

• Purple: Major sporting event

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Football Positions, Abbreviated

• Green: Members of the 500-HR Club

• Blue: First Names of QBs to Throw 500 Career TDs

• Purple: ___500

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 #500 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Football Positions, Abbreviated - CB, OT, S, TE

• Members of the 500-HR Club - BANKS, BONDS, FOXX, KILLEBREW

• First Names of QBs to Throw 500 Career TDs - AARON, DREW, PEYTON, TOM

• ___500 - ATP, DAYTONA, INDY, WTA

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports 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.

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

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Rumors are swirling that Anthropic is close to releasing Claude Sonnet 5, a new version of its mid-tier AI model that could significantly shift the competitive landscape for large language models.

Multiple reports published in early February suggest Claude Sonnet 5 is imminent, with some industry watchers pointing to signs of internal testing and quiet rollout preparation. While Anthropic has not formally announced a release date, speculation intensified after developers and analysts began referencing "Sonnet 5" in public forums and social posts.

SEE ALSO: Anthropic Super Bowl LX ads mock ChatGPT

According to UCStrategies, Claude Sonnet 5 is expected to deliver major performance gains while maintaining the pricing structure that has made Sonnet attractive to developers. The outlet reports that the model may match or exceed the capabilities of Anthropic’s higher-end Opus 4.5 model while remaining significantly cheaper to run, a combination that could make it especially appealing for enterprise and coding workloads.

Cost efficiency appears to be a central theme. Coverage from Geeky Gadgets suggests Sonnet 5 could cost roughly half as much as Opus 4.5, while offering faster inference and stronger agent-style capabilities, including improved context retention and multitasking. That positions the model as a direct challenger not just to Anthropic’s own lineup, but also to OpenAI's and Google’s upcoming releases.

There are also rumors that Claude Sonnet 5 will deepen its integration with Claude Code, Anthropic’s developer-focused environment. Several analysts cited by UCStrategies speculate that the model could outperform Opus in coding tasks, particularly in long-running workflows that benefit from sustained context and structured reasoning.

Based on the weekend’s viral hype around AI agents, you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re inching closer to a Cyberpunk future once reserved for sci-fi books and video games. And while that trajectory may be real, we’re also nowhere near full-blown cyber-dystopia just yet.

Still, the tech world has found something new to fixate on. As of now, it's a website called Rentahuman.ai, where humans can quite literally sell their labor to AI agents. The Rent-a-Human platform was created by crypto software engineer Alexander Liteplo after the sudden success of OpenClaw and Moltbook, and it proudly bills itself as "the meatspace layer for AI." (Mashable reached out to Liteplo for comment but did not receive a response.)

Think TaskRabbit, but for autonomous agents that need humans to do physical-world tasks they can’t.

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Rent-a-Human launched quietly over the weekend before exploding in visibility after Liteplo began aggressively promoting it on X. According to the site, more than 81,000 "rentable humans" have already signed up to offer paid services to bots, at the time of this writing. The actual tasks, at least for now, seem limited. The tasks themselves range from mundane errands like picking up packages to holding signs or delivering flowers to Anthropic.

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It’s also hard to tell whether Rent-a-Human is meant as satire or a sincere attempt at a new labor market, but the signs point to the latter. Crypto culture doesn't have the best reputation, and the site doesn’t do much to signal a wink. As Gizmodo pointed out in its coverage, phrases like "meatspace" and copy that reads "robots need your body" feel less like a joke and more like someone earnestly pitching Neuromancer as a startup deck.

Furthermore, it appears the site is part of a fast-growing ecosystem of AI agent tools that have exploded in popularity over the last few weeks, many of them orbiting around the open-source assistant formerly known as Clawdbot, then Moltbot, and now OpenClaw. As Mashable’s Timothy Beck Werth reported, the open-source OpenClaw project has gone viral among AI power users, despite repeated name changes prompted by trademark pressure from Anthropic.

SEE ALSO: OpenClaw Moltbook: What it is and how it works

As Mashable has documented across coverage of OpenClaw and its offshoots, projects like Rent-a-Human and Moltbook are built quickly through vibe coding, with creators openly admitting they ship code they don’t fully review, relying on AI models to fix bugs later.

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Whether it actually works is another question. While the platform claims tens of thousands of humans have signed up, Gizmodo reports that only a small fraction have connected payment wallets, and there are far fewer active AI agents than available workers (82 agents to 81,000 humans).

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Rent-a-Human requires users to connect crypto wallets in order to get paid, and payments are handled entirely in cryptocurrency, including stablecoins and Ethereum. That alone raises obvious red flags, especially for a platform asking people to perform real-world tasks for anonymous AI agents with no meaningful verification process.

The site’s design places a lot of trust on both sides of the transaction, with very little protection in place for the human doing the work. Tasks are posted by bots or bot operators who may not be identifiable, payments are non-reversible once sent, and users are expected to operate through crypto wallets that could be compromised if mishandled.

Unsurprisingly, many crypto enthusiasts are fully on board. Rentahuman has been heavily promoted by crypto and AI agent accounts on X, many of whom frame it as an inevitable step toward autonomous economies in which bots transact directly with humans. That enthusiasm doesn’t do much to calm concerns, especially given the crypto industry’s long history of rug pulls.

It's too soon to tell for sure whether Rent-a-Human is the start of a new AI gig worker economy or a very elaborate satire, but as with the overnight success of Moltbook, proceed with caution.

SAVE $60: The Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro is on sale for $109.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $169.99. That's a 35% discount.

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We're coming up on one of the most important snack days of the year in the U.S. This Sunday marks the Big Game, which is awesome if you love football. If you don't care about the sport, there's still a case for attending parties because they almost always come with excellent snacks. If you're looking for an easy way to prep foods, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of Feb. 4, the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro is on sale at Amazon for $109.99, marked down from the list price of $169.99. That's a 35% discount that shaves $60 off the standard price.

With an 8.5-quart capacity and eight cooking functions, the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro is a kitchen hack for making easy game-day snacks or dinners on busy nights. It functions as a super fancy Crock Pot with functions like slow cook, steam, braise, bake, proof, keep warm, and more. Plus, Ninja makes some of our favorite kitchen appliances so you know you're in for something that's well worth the space on the countertop.

SEE ALSO: Super Bowl 2026 deals: Score free food from Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Denny’s, Popeyes, and more

The removable cooking pot in the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro is easy to lift out for serving directly from the pot. But it's also oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, so you can get perfectly crispy dips from the Ninja Foodi. Plus, the pot has a non-stick surface for easy cleaning.

Before kickoff on Sunday, get equipped in the kitchen thanks to the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro. It's on sale for under $110 at Amazon and it'll come in handy night after night for quick one-pot dinners.

TL;DR: Enjoy a PC refresh for only $19.97 with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license.

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Not all major upgrades have to be expensive. In fact, a Microsoft Office license can give your PC an impressive refresh with seven helpful apps for less than $3 each. While it sounds too good to be true, you can now secure this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows lifetime license for just $19.97.

If you’ve been in the market for a new PC, it may be time to just give your old one some new tools. This Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license equips your device with seven apps, including some of the brand’s classic staples, that are geared to help you with work, play, and everything in between.

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Curious what’s included? You’ll get access to the classics like Word to help you draft documents, and Excel for all your spreadsheet needs. If you need to create a presentation, you’ll have PowerPoint at your disposal, and Outlook helps you manage your email communications.

This license also includes newer favorites like Publisher, which can help you design professional documents. Access can help you manage large databases, and OneNote can improve how you take notes. This Microsoft Office license gives you permanent access to each app, with no subscription fees required, and you can work offline as needed.

If the year of this edition gives you pause, don’t worry — the apps have been redesigned and will include enhanced features like enhanced inking in all Office programs, new PowerPoint presentation tools, new Excel analysis capabilities, and updated email and contact management in Outlook.

Give your PC an upgrade with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license, now just $19.97.

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TL;DR: The Sterling Stock Picker uses OpenAI-powered insights to help investors evaluate stocks based on risk, growth, and personal goals. For a limited time, the lifetime subscription is $55.19 instead of $486, through Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Markets can react poorly to uncertainty, and there has been no shortage of it lately. For investors who want clearer signals without spending too much time analyzing charts and financial statements, Sterling Stock Picker offers a more structured approach to decision-making. For a limited time, the lifetime subscription is available for $55.19 (reg. $486) through Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Sterling Stock Picker is anchored by its patent-pending North Star system, which evaluates stocks and categorizes them as buy, sell, hold, or avoid based on key financial metrics and risk factors. The platform also spotlights Stock Rockets — companies posting more than 50% quarterly revenue growth — helping users identify high-momentum opportunities at a glance.

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Your personal AI coach is Finley, backed by OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. Finley can answer questions about individual stocks, portfolio performance, or broader market trends using real-time data. A short questionnaire personalizes recommendations based on goals, values, and risk tolerance, while a Done-For-You Portfolio option offers a more hands-off way to get started.

This setup caters to a broad spectrum of investors. Novices can tap into educational explanations to understand why certain stocks are flagged, while experienced users will appreciate consolidated portfolio insights and risk assessments. The community forum adds another dimension, offering a place to discuss strategy and learn from fellow investors, so there’s no need to hunt down advice on outside message boards.

Sterling Stock Picker focuses on stock selection and portfolio strategy rather than broader financial planning, and users looking for advanced derivatives or day-trading tools may find it limited. Still, for those interested in more deliberate, data-informed investing, the current discount lowers the barrier to entry.

The Sterling Stock Picker lifetime subscription is available for $55.19 (reg. $486) through Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT, offering an affordable way to test an OpenAI-powered approach to stock research and portfolio building.

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Luxury and frugality don’t usually go hand in hand. Most people assume a luxury vehicle comes with indulgence, not savings—but some SUVs are proving you can have both.

Valentine’s Day is only a week away (and hallelujah, it’s on a weekend this year). As one of Mashable’s sex and dating experts, my apartment is basically a revolving door of delivery boxes filled with the latest pleasure tech. I see most of these products months before they even launch, so I have a pretty good idea of what's worth your money and what's not.

Because I track pricing year-round, I can tell you which Valentine's "sales" are legit and which ones are just standard prices with a red bow on top. Now that we’re approaching the biggest vibrator sales day of the year, I’m sharing the best discounts you can grab right now.

SEE ALSO: Lovehoney has tons of V-Day goodies on sale: Get 50% off vibrators, lingerie, and more

You’ll notice most of these links go directly to the brands rather than Amazon. While I love Prime for convenience, buying direct is the best way to guarantee you’re getting a safe, authentic product — plus, the direct-to-consumer sales are usually stronger for V-Day anyway.

With that said, here are the best sex toy sales to shop right now. I’ll keep adding to this list as we get closer to the big day.

Lovehoney: Get up to 70% off everything

Lovehoney has a little bit of everything for everyone. Its toys are affordable (there’s almost always a sale going on), reputable (it’s one of the largest online retailers out there), and diverse — you can find everything from strap-ons to clit vibrators to bondage gear. Right now, the brand is throwing a huge Valentine's sale with up to 70% off sitewide. That means almost every item on the site is marked down, so there’s no excuse not to get a little something for your partner (or yourself).

What to buy: Looking to get the best bang for your buck? I recommend splurging on the Lovehoney Romance Gift Set. It includes 12 items, like the We-Vibe Jive 2 (which is worth $139 alone) and fun accessories, for just $99. That’s a 69% discount (a pretty good number, right?).

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Good Vibes usually has some pretty solid deals, but this year, the brand is being strict about the Valentine’s Day cutoff. Right now, you can take 15% off sitewide, but that deal technically ends Feb. 4. As long as you order by this evening, your stash will arrive by V-Day (shipping is free on orders of $85+). If you miss the deadline, you can still get it in time with second-day shipping if you order by Feb. 10. And of course, the clearance section is still stacked with items up to 70% off.

What to buy: There are honestly so, so many delicious options at Good Vibes, and what you buy really depends on the kind of night you’re trying to have, but here are some of the best deals that caught my eye:

• Good Vibes Valentine’s Pleasure Bundle — $95 $170 (save $75)

• Good Vibes Radiant Rose — $48.99 $69.99 (save $21)

• Candy Heart Dildo — $59.49 $69.99 (save $10.50)

Hello Nancy: Get up to 50% off select items

If you’re looking for something a little more discreet than a Candy Heart Dildo (it’s cute, but I get it), I highly recommend shopping Hello Nancy’s Valentine’s Day Sale before it’s over. The brand is offering up to 50% off select toys, and you don't even need a coupon code.

What to buy: The cutest toy I own is the Lem (it looks like a lemon, hence the name), and right now you can snag it for $89 ($70 off). This adorable device is all over social media for a reason: It’s super powerful, whisper-quiet, and uses air-pulse technology to make you come over and over again. It also makes for a great Galentine's Day gift — your bestie will love it (I gave one to my sister).

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Le Wand is known for its luxe wand vibrators, but the brand sells so much more than that, and right now you can take 30% off best-sellers with code LWVDAY30, which brings plenty of saucy gifts down to under $25. And if you’re really pinching pennies, the clearance section is currently seeing price cuts as deep as 85% off.

What to buy: Almost everything in Le Wand’s sale is add-to-cart-worthy. To help you choose, I’ve handpicked some of the best deals:

• The Rose Suction Vibrator — $14.99 $99.99 (save $85)

• Heart Suction Vibe — $28 $69.99 (save $41.99)

• Le Wand Point — $36.99 $129.99 (save $93)

More Valentine's Day sex toy deals

Here's a shortlist of other sidewide sales to have on your radar.

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Today's the big day: Home Assistant 2026.2 is now rolling out. It includes a new default Home Dashboard, a redesigned quick search, opt-in data collection for the new device database, and much more.

Google looks to be adding AI to yet another popular Google product. In a new test, Gemini appears in a popular crowdsourced Google Maps feature.

As first discovered by Android Authority, Google is working on a chatbot conversation-style overhaul of the community edits feature.

Currently, users can click on "Suggest an edit" within Google Maps to submit relevant information about a location. For example, users can suggest an edit for a business and add updated store hours or correct a website URL related to the business. To do this, users navigate dropdown menus and input information into text boxes. Google then reviews the edits before pushing them live. With the crowdsourced feature, Google Maps is able to provide the most up-to-date information about locations to its users.

However, with the new Gemini-powered feature that's currently undergoing testing, "Suggest an edit" will receive a revamp that brings Gemini to the feature and provides a chatbot-type workflow. Users will be able to use natural language to share new information about locations and businesses, meaning they can provide the information as if they were having a conversation with another person. 

Gemini will even ask follow-up questions related to the crowdsourced information shared by Google Maps users. In the example provided by Android Authority, a user informs Gemini through the "Suggest an edit" feature that the opening hours for the Eiffel Tower are incorrectly listed. Gemini asks the user for the correct hours and then submits the info to Google once the user provides the chatbot with their answer.

This may not seem like a big change, but it is a significant update to a crucial feature in Google Maps. 

In recent weeks, Google has been updating various products across the company — from Google Search and now to Google Maps — in order to directly add Gemini-powered AI features. Google clearly wants to make Gemini a standard part of all of the company's services instead of a standalone product that consumers can choose to avoid.