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Nokia-Branded Android Phones Might Be Gone for Good

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 18:45

After Microsoft bought Nokia's smartphone division, then shut it down after Windows Phone collapsed, some former Nokia executives formed HMD to sell Android-based Nokia phones. Now, HMD might be done with Nokia-branded smartphones.

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Amazon deal of the day: Record low price alert on the latest Apple iPad Mini

Mashable - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 18:44
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Jan. 13: OUR TOP PICK Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) $399 (save $100) Get Deal BUDGET TABLET DEAL Amazon Fire 7 tablet $79.99 (save $35) Get Deal BEST SMART DISPLAY DEAL Amazon Echo Show 5 $69.99 (save $20) Get Deal BEST HOME DEAL AeroGarden Harvest Elite $60 (save $59.99) Get Deal BEST SMARTWATCH DEAL Garmin Instinct $179.99 (save $70) Get Deal

Another week, another opportunity to snag some tech at discounted prices. We've scoured Amazon's daily deals pages to find a few we think are worth your money on Monday, Jan. 13, including gadgets from top brands like Apple and Garmin.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. None of these lighting you up? Check back tomorrow for a whole new slew of deals.

Our top pick: Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) $399.00 at Amazon
$499.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal

The latest iPad Mini hit shelves in October 2024 with a handful of welcome — yet predictable — upgrades: a new A17 Pro chip, more starting storage (128GB), an increase in RAM, and compatibility with Apple Intelligence features. It's not going to blow your mind or anything, but it's still pretty great. As Mashable's Stan Schroeder put it in his review, "If you're new to the iPad, and you want the most compact one around (or any compact tablet), the new iPad mini 7 is the best choice." It's regularly $499 for the base model, but as of Jan. 13, it's down to only $399. That's 20% in savings and its lowest price on record.

Check out our full review of the iPad Mini 7.

Amazon Fire 7 tablet Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire 7 tablet $44.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal

The Fire 7 tablet certainly isn't the most flashy tablet around. As Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel put it in her review, it's a "deeply average tablet." But its ultra-low price point, expandable memory, and ultra-portable build make it a solid pick for travel or if you're looking for a tablet for your teen. It's usually $79.99, but as of Jan. 13, it's on sale for only $44.99 — its best price ever.

Check out our full review of the Amazon Fire 7 tablet.

AeroGarden Harvest Elite Opens in a new window Credit: AeroGarden AeroGarden Harvest Elite $60.00 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $59.99 Get Deal

The AeroGarden Harvest Elite lets you grow your own herbs and veggies from your kitchen counter. If you're curious about gardening or homesteading, it's a great place to start. It's just 10.5 inches wide and 17.4 inches tall (including the adjustable light height), so it doesn't demand a ton of counter space. However, it has enough room to grow up to six different plants using its hydroponic system. No need to buy soil or nutrients; it comes with liquid plant food and otherwise just requires water. Regularly priced at $119.99, you can save 50% as of Jan. 13 and grab it for only $60 at Amazon.

Amazon Echo Show 5 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Show 5 $69.99 at Amazon
$89.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

The third-generation Echo Show 5 features an upgraded speaker system with double the bass of the previous generation and clearer sound for music, audiobooks, podcasts, and whatever else you like listening to. It also includes an AZ2 Neural Edge processor and a reengineered microphone array. The display is on the small side at just 5.5 inches, but that's why we like it for a nightstand or desktop. Slash 22% off at Amazon as of Jan. 13 and pick it up for only $69.99.

Check out our full review of the Echo Show 5.

Garmin Instinct Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Instinct $179.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal

"The Instinct is ideal for serious navigators, ultra-athletes, and solo trekkers who spend a lot of time outside and in rugged conditions," Mashable's review states of the Garmin Instinct smartwatch. It's not your average fitness tracker; this thing goes above and beyond when it comes to sports tracking, navigation, and health monitoring. There's four different profiles alone for just running (classic, indoor track, trail, and treadmill). It's hefty, so if you have smaller wrists, it's maybe not the best pick. But otherwise, it's got extremely good battery life, is strong in the navigation and safety department, and can withstand pretty much whatever you throw at it. And as of Jan. 13, it's down to just $179.99 at Amazon, which is 28% cheaper than usual.

Check out our full review of the Garmin Instinct.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

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The Samsung Frame 55-inch TV is $300 off at Target

Mashable - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 18:34

GET $300 OFF: The Samsung Frame 55-inch QLED 4K Smart TV is on sale for $1,199.99 — save $300 or 20%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Frame 55-inch QLED 4K Smart TV $1,199.99 at Target
$1,499.99 Save $300.00 Get Deal

Innovation often springs from simple ideas. This is certainly true in the case of Samsung's Frame TV, which mimics a traditional picture frame and displays digital artwork or family photos when it's not streaming TV or movies.

Right now the Samsung Frame 55" QLED 4K Smart TV is on sale for $1199.99 at Target, for a savings of $300, or 20% off.

SEE ALSO: Samsung dropped a Pro version of The Frame TV at CES — shop current Frame TVs on sale at Cyber Monday prices now

One of the features that makes The Frame so innovative is its anti-reflective matte finish. In Art Mode, this enhances the feeling that you're looking at a real painting or drawing. During playback, it reduces glare on the screen.

Built for image quality, The Frame displays 100% of the DCI-P3 color space in 4K QLED, giving you truly accurate (and beautiful) images. Displaying classic Breugel's or Titian's, you'll pick out the scumbling on a brown field, or the swath of blue across a Mediterranean sea scape.

Right now, get the Samsung Frame 55-inch QLED 4K Smart TV for $1199.99 at Target and save $300.

SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card

The Frame isn't just for looking at art though, this TV also does TV really well. Gamers will love its 120 Hz screen refresh times that will keep them truly competitive in online play. It has Dolby Atmos sound, creating the feeling of verticality. A Quantum processor keeps the 4K image looking good, even on content that isn't naturally in 4K.

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The iPad Mini (A17 Pro) just hit its lowest price ever at Amazon

Mashable - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 18:29

SAVE $100: As of Jan. 13, you can get the Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) for its lowest price ever: $399.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) $399.00 at Amazon
$499.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal

If you’ve been on the hunt for a new tablet, the iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) just hit a new all-time low price at Amazon.

As of Jan. 13, you can snag this miniature tablet for just $399. That’s a $100 price cut or 20% off the list price. Note: This price is for the space gray model with 128GB of storage. If you want a fancier color, you'll need to pay a little bit more. Still, considering the iPad Mini (7th gen) launched in October 2024, that's a pretty good deal.

SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card

The iPad Mini may be small, but it's mighty. It has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, an ultrafast A17 Pro chip, a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, and WiFi 6E connectivity. (It’s also compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro.)

Even though this iPad runs on a phone chip (the same one that powers the iPhone 15 Pro), it’s still a solid tablet that can handle everyday tasks like web browsing, streaming, light gaming, and productivity just fine.

“If you're new to the iPad, and you want the most compact one around (or any compact tablet), the new iPad mini 7 is the best choice,” Mashable’s senior editor, Stan Schroeder, wrote in his review. “If you already rock the iPad mini 5th generation or earlier, it's also a no brainer; the new one looks better and is a lot more powerful.”

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The Shark FlexStyle is down to nearly its lowest price ever at Woot

Mashable - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 18:18

Save $100: As of Jan. 13 at Woot, you can grab the Shark FlexStyle for straight and wavy hair on sale for $199.99. That price saves you 33% on the multi-styler's $299.99 list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle for straight and wavy hair $199.99 at Woot
$299.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal

If you've been going back and forth on whether to splurge on a Dyson Airwrap or grab the cheaper Shark FlexStyle, this might be your sign: the Shark FlexStyle is currently a third of the price of the Dyson Airwrap.

Yes, you read that right. Typically, opting for Shark's multi-styler at full price can save you half the price of the $600 Airwrap, but a deal at Woot as of Jan 13 brings the Shark FlexStyle down to an impressive $199.99. At the time of writing, Woot is the only retailer with this low of a price, bringing the FlexStyle to nearly back down its best price ever (second only to a $190 bundle deal Mashable spotted in June of last year).

SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card

As Mashable's shopping reporter on the beauty tech beat, I practice and preach being skeptical of cheaper dupes. But having tried my fair share of Airwrap dupes, I can confidently say that Shark's is generally the best one for most people. When I've been asked by coworkers or friends if they should drop the cash on the Airwrap, I basically always make the case for giving the FlexStyle a chance instead.

Besides the money saved, Shark's tool can be used without attachments. They have an impressive attachment assortment that you can build on with individual purchases (and typically run about $10 cheaper per attachment than Dyson) and delivered nearly identical results when I tested the tools side by side. In my experience, the biggest edge Dyson has is that you don't have to swap the curling barrels to change the direction of the curl and the tool itself has a luxe (but not necessarily better constructed) feel.

SEE ALSO: I tried 5 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are actually worth the hype

If that makes a $300 to $400 difference to you, then the Airwrap might be your best bet. But if you've been waiting to get a multi-styler at an affordable price point, $200 for the FlexStyle is rare — and hard to beat.

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What Is Widevine and Why Does It Matter for Mobile Streaming?

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 18:15

Widevine is not the most well-known name in tech, but it's crucial for anyone who wants to stream media on a tablet or phone. If your intended device doesn't have Widevine, or the right version of it, then you may be in for a less than entertaining time.

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DOOM 2 Now Runs on an Avengers Pinball Machine

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 18:08

DOOM and its sequel have been ported to countless devices, to the point where “can it run DOOM?” is a rite of passage for nearly every electronic capable of running custom code. Now, DOOM II is up and running on a pinball machine.

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Woot! is slashing prices on JBL Bluetooth speakers today

Mashable - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 18:05

SAVE UP TO 50%: On Jan. 13th, JBL Bluetooth speakers are on sale for up to 50% off or more at Woot!, including the popular JBL Charge 5, JBL Clip 5, and more.

The best JBL deals at Woot! Best JBL deal for portable outdoor sound JBL Charge 5 $124.95 (Save $55) Get Deal Best JBL deal for ultra-portable sound JBL Clip 5 $49.95 (Save $30) Get Deal Best JBL speaker deal for around the house JBL Flip 6 $89.95 (Save $30) Get Deal

Splashy sound that comes along for the ride, JBL Bluetooth speakers are famous for their side bass speakers that pump along to the beat. Built for the elements, these speakers aren't phased by a little sand or rain.

Woot!'s JBL sale is cutting prices on JBL speakers like the JBL Charge 5 and JBL Clip 5. Take advantage of the sale to save up to 50%.

SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card Best JBL deal for portable outdoor sound Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 5 $124.95 at Woot!
$179.95 Save $55.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The JBL Charge 5 is all about delivering powerful, high-fidelity sound, and doing so all day. With up to 20 hours of battery life, this speaker has truly impressive stamina that will keep pace with all your outdoor activities. An ingress protection rating of IP67 means that this speaker is truly rugged. If its battery outlies your phone's that's no problem because the Charge 5 doubles as a portable battery bank that charges your devices.

Currently, the JBL Charge 5 is on sale for $124.95 for a savings of 31%, or $55.

Best JBL deal for ultra-portable sound Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Clip 5 $49.95 at Woot!
$79.95 Save $30.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Imagine a speaker that sounds great, yet is so negligible in weight you can clip it right onto your backpack. What if it was also rugged enough to deal with bumps, rain, and road dust? The JBL Clip 5 is all these things and more.

With up to 12 hours of playtime, this small speaker is a great biker's companion. Get the JBL Clip 5 now for $49.95 and save 38% or $30.

Best JBL speaker deal for around the house Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Flip 6 $89.95 at Woot!
$129.95 Save $40.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The JBL Flip 6 is the smaller cousin of the Charge series. A great speaker to bring from room to room, or to bring along to a picnic, it delivers 12 hours of playback per charge and has IPX7 waterproofness — easily hardy enough to survive a night left on the porch in the rain.

The JBL Flip 6 is more affordable than the Charge series yet still has powerful bass and good fidelity. Get it on sale now for $89.95 and save $40, or 31%.

More JBL deals at Woot!:
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Mark Zuckerberg criticizes Apple for lack of innovation on Rogan podcast appearance

Mashable - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 18:01

Mark Zuckerberg had some things to say about Apple on Joe Rogan's podcast.

Meta's CEO made a noteworthy appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" on Friday, which naturally spawned plenty of clips and quotes to discuss. The one we're focusing on concerns Apple, which Zuckerberg accused of lacking technical innovation since the iPhone's launch in 2007, per CNBC. According to Zuckerberg, the iPhone itself was a good thing for getting smartphones into people's hands, but Apple's business practices since then have been disappointing.

"But on the other hand...they have used that platform to put in place a lot of rules that I think feel arbitrary, and [I] feel like they haven’t really invented anything great in a while," Zuckerberg said on the podcast. "It’s like Steve Jobs invented the iPhone, and now they’re just kind of sitting on it 20 years later."

SEE ALSO: 8 ways Mark Zuckerberg changed Meta ahead of Trump’s inauguration

It's worth noting that Apple has launched or helped popularize other popular device categories since 2007. While Apple didn't invent tablets or wireless earbuds, its iPad and AirPods lineups have become so synonymous with their respective product categories that people often say "iPad" or "AirPods" to refer to any old tablet or pair of earbuds.

Zuckerberg's larger point that none of that stuff has been as seismic as the iPhone still stands, but it's not like Apple has done nothing since 2007.

Of course, Zuckerberg had more to say. The Meta CEO criticized Apple for its "random rules," such as taking 30 percent of profits from apps on the iOS App Store or the inability of third-party devices to work seamlessly with iPhones like AirPods. In Zuckerberg's words, this is how Apple makes money in a world where iPhone sales are slowing down.

SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg named in lawsuit over Meta’s use of pirated books for AI training

"So how are they making more money as a company? Well, they do it by basically squeezing people...having this 30 percent tax on developers by getting you to buy more peripherals and things that plug into it,” Zuckerberg said. "They build stuff like AirPods, which are cool, but they’ve just thoroughly hamstrung the ability for anyone else to build something that can connect to the iPhone in the same way.”

There's one last tidbit: Zuckerberg said the Apple Vision Pro "did not hit it out of the park" for Apple despite acknowledging that it is "one of the bigger swings" Apple has taken in some time. Of course, Zuckerberg is coming at this from the perspective of someone who runs a company that makes competing headsets. Still, he's not entirely wrong — Apple has reportedly substantially slowed down Vision Pro production due to low demand. 

That's about the extent of Zuckerberg's comments about Apple on Joe Rogan's podcast. For those of us old enough to remember NewsRadio or Fear Factor, that last part will never stop being weird.

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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for January 13 (#582)

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 18:00

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

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Are Supercomputers Dead?

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 17:30

When was the last time you heard or read about "supercomputers"? These days it's all about data centers and their number-crunching abilities, so what's happening to the hypercars of the computer world?

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The Original Peloton Bike is $300 off — thats cheaper than it was on Black Friday

Mashable - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 17:23

SAVE $300: As of Jan. 13, you can get the Original Peloton Bike for $1,145 at Amazon. That's a 21% discount and $300 off the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Peloton Original Peloton Bike $1,145.00 at Amazon
$1,445.00 Save $300.00 Get Deal

Working out is hard, and finding the motivation to do it consistently (especially when it’s cold outside) can be even harder. Fortunately, there are tons of indoor exercise equipment options out there to make the commitment easier and more enjoyable.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best Peloton alternatives for crushing those New Year's resolutions

The Mashable Choice Award-winning Peloton Bike is now more affordable. As of Jan. 13, you can snag it for just $1,145 at Amazon — that's a $300 price cut, which, according to our research, is cheaper than it was on Black Friday. (The Peloton Bike+, a more advanced model, is also on sale for $2,146.86, a $348.14 discount.)

Our only gripe with the bike was its high price tag, so this deal makes it much more accessible. "The workouts are tough, but the captivating experience and (practically) never-ending list of exercise classes are enough to make me want to glue myself to the seat and stay in the magical Peloton universe forever,” Mashable's former contributor Brenda Stolyar wrote in her review.

For an additional $44 a month, you can choose from thousands of live and on-demand classes in cycling, strength, yoga, and more. The Peloton Bike also lets you stream your favorite TV shows and movies via Peloton Entertainment.

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How to Customize Live Workout Stats Directly From Your Apple Watch

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 17:00

When you're using the Workouts app, your Apple Watch will display live metrics as you're working out like heart rate, elapsed time, and the energy you've burned. If the default stats aren't what you want to see, you can customize the display to show the ones you want.

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How to Stop Your iPhone Screen From Automatically Turning Off

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 16:15

Does your iPhone screen keep going dark or turning off while reading something, checking a shopping list, or playing a game? There's an easy way to turn off auto-lock on an iPhone in Settings.

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Oppo is about to launch the worlds thinnest foldable phone

Mashable - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 16:09

Thin phones are back in fashion.

Apple is rumored to launch a thinner version of the iPhone, called the iPhone Air, in the fall. But China's Oppo is trying to steal some of Apple's thunder with the Oppo Find N5, which the company claims will be the world's thinnest foldable phone.

Oppo posted a teaser this week that indicated the Find N5 is indeed an extremely thin device, as it's significantly thinner than a common pencil.

Oppo's chief product officer, Pete Lau, shared the image of the device on Weibo (via GSMArena). Details are scarce, but the post does say that the phone is coming in February.

SEE ALSO: Every foldable iPhone and iPad rumor we've heard so far

When it comes to regular smartphones, I'm not entirely convinced that thinner is better; a device that's too thin can be easier to damage (remember Bendgate?) and sometimes it's just easier to manage a phone that has a little heft in the hand. For foldables, however, thinner is better, as most foldable phones are still significantly heavier and thicker than regular devices. A foldable phone this thin feels like having your cake and eating it too — you get that extra screen real estate without sacrificing pocketability.

Right now, the thinnest foldable phone around is Honor Magic V3, which is only 4.35 millimetres thick when unfolded and 9.2 millimetres thick when folded, so expect Oppo's new phone to be a little thinner than that.

There's no official word on specs, but rumors say that the Oppo Find N5 will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a triple, 50-megapixel rear camera system, and a 5,900mAh camera.

While the Oppo Find N5 will likely only be available in China, it's quite possible that Oppo's sister company OnePlus launches it as the OnePlus Open 2 — after all, that's exactly what Oppo did with the Oppo Find N3 and the OnePlus Open.

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Put This 90s Tech in a Smart TV and I’ll Buy It Instantly

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 15:30

Typing on a TV will test your patience. It just takes too long and requires too much effort. But surely we could figure out a way to make the experience better? As it turns out, we already did. We just left the tech for it in the 90s.

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How to watch the 2025 Dakar Rally online for free

Mashable - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 15:17

TL;DR: Stream extended highlights of the 2025 Dakar Rally for free on SBS On Demand. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are a lot of tough sports and competitions out there. There is no definitive toughest event, but the Dakar Rally has got to be in the conversation. And the 2025 route is particularly difficult, with a 48-hour chrono, a traditional marathon stage, and a three-day adventure in the Empty Quarter.

If you want to watch the 2025 Dakar Rally for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the Dakar Rally?

The Dakar Rally is an annual off-road endurance event organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation. The race features tough terrain and off-road endurance, where the field must traverse sand, rocks, gravel, and tarmac.

When is the 2025 Dakar Rally?

The 2025 Dakar Rally is the 47th edition of the event, and the sixth time Saudi Arabia has hosted the event. This year's Dakar Rally will take place from Jan. 3 to Jan. 17.

How to watch the 2025 Dakar Rally for free

Daily extended highlights from the 2025 Dakar Rally are available to watch for free on SBS On Demand.

SBS On Demand is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real digital location and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can connect to SBS On Demand from anywhere in the world.

Access SBS On Demand from anywhere in the world 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 SBS On Demand

  5. Steam the 2025 Dakar Rally for free

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage these offers, you can gain access to SBS On Demand without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the 2025 Dakar Rally without actually spending anything.

You can use this same process to watch the Australian Open (on 9Now) for free. It's a sneaky trick, but it works.

What is the best VPN for SBS On Demand?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking SBS On Demand, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 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 five 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.

Watch the 2025 Dakar Rally for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to Make Sense of Linux Ping Stats

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 15:00

If you run the ping command on Linux, you might notice some statistics when it finishes. What do they mean and how can they help you figure out your network issues?

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Luther: Never Too Much documentary trailer delves into Luther Vandross life and career

Mashable - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 14:47

Luther Vandross was a once in a generation musical talent. A new documentary film is coming our way, honouring the star and chronicling his story. Luther: Never Too Much, directed and executive produced by award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter, debuted at Sundance Film Festival last year and was aired on CNN on Sunday. Now, the film will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on Jan 30 for one night only, with a new trailer out today.

Vandross' hits include the timeless bangers "Never Too Much," "Dance with My Father," "Here and Now," "Power of Love/Love Power," to name just a few. Beginning his career as a back-up vocalist for the likes of David Bowie, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack (to name just a few), Vandross sold 40 million records worldwide over the span of his career, along with 11 consecutive platinum albums.

Using archive footage of interviews with Vandross, who passed away in 2005, the film tells the singer's life story, with contributions from his close friends and collaborators, including Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack, Mariah Carey, and Valerie Simpson.

The film explores the successes and achievements that marked Vandross' Grammy-winning career, but in addition to the highs that marked his life, the film will explore the lows, including his struggle to earn the respect his music deserved, the discrimination he faced as a Black artist, the intrusive comments he endured about his weight, and struggles in his personal life.

Luther: Never Too Much will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on Jan 30. The film was released in the U.S. in 2024, and can be streamed via CNN on Hulu with Live TV.

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Beats Powerbeats Pro earbuds get $100 price drop at Best Buy

Mashable - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 14:27

SAVE $100: As of Jan. 13, the Beats Powerbeats Pro earbuds are on sale for $99.99 at Best Buy. This is $100 off their list price of $199.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earbuds $99.99 at Best Buy
$199.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal

If you set yourself a resolution to be more active this year, it's worth having a nice pair of earbuds to keep you entertained while you work out. If you're on the hunt for a new pair, look no further than the Beats Powerbeats Pro.

At the moment, the Beats Powerbeats Pro earbuds are on sale for $99.99 at Best Buy, which is $100 off the list price of $199.99. This is a fantastic deal that's worth jumping on if you've been looking for new earbuds. They even come with three months of Apple Fitness+ for free and up to three months of Apple Music for free, which are a great pairing to kickstart your new workout plan.

SEE ALSO: The Beats Studio 3 are at their lowest-ever price at Amazon

We had very high praise for the Beats Powerbeats Pro in our review, which highlighted their great sound quality, long battery life, comfortable fit, and physical control buttons on each earbud. Their design is a major bonus to those with athletic lifestyles as well, hooking onto your ears so you don't have to worry about losing an earbud while on the go.

This deal may not stick around for long, so take advantage of $100 off the Beats Powerbeats Pro at Best Buy before the discount is gone.

Looking for even more headphone deals? There are quite a few more worth checking out right now. Also at Best Buy, you can save on the AirPods Max (Lightning) headphones if you're looking for more of an over-ear style. The Beats Studio Buds are also discounted right now at Best Buy if you want to see another earbud option.

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