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Snag a Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine booster box for below market value

Mashable - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 16:42

SAVE $26.54: As of Jan. 23, get the Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine Booster Box for $123.45 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $149.99. That's a discount of 18% and below market value.

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There are always a ton of Magic: The Gathering expansions floating around at any given moment, and more on the way. If you want any hope of getting all the cards on your wish list or you just want to make great decks, you'll want to wait for some great sales, like this one going on at Amazon.

As of Jan. 23, get the Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine Booster Box for $123.45 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $149.99. That's $26.54 off and a discount of 18%. It's also well below market value.

SEE ALSO: The Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box has dropped below market price on Amazon

This booster box contains 36 packs, which equates to 540 additional Magic: The Gathering cards. That breaks down to 15 cards per booster, with at least 1 Multiverse Legend card per pack, 1-2 cards of rarity Rare or higher, and 1 traditional foil in every pack. You can also look forward to 3-5 Uncommons, 8-9 Commons, and 1 Land card each pack.

The set itself explores the fall of planes in the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse to the Phyrexian invasion. That means corrupted Planeswalkers and devious machines, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

Whether you're building new decks for play or you're ready to add a whole new set to your collection, this is a good deal to go ahead and snag and get started cracking those packs.

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Get the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station for nearly half price

Mashable - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 16:32

SAVE $370: As of Jan. 23, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station is on sale for $429 at Amazon. That's nearly half off its list price.

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Anker is well-known for its lineup of quality tech at budget-friendly prices — and the Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station is no exception. Its typical $799 price tag is already relatively low compared to competitors, but Amazon has dropped the price to make it even more affordable.

As of Jan. 23, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is on sale for only $429. That's 46% or $370 in savings on a Mashable Choice Award-winning device. You'll notice a progress bar on the shop page below the price — this means it's a Lightning deal at Amazon. You'll have to grab it before that progress bar reaches 100 or before the timer runs out, whichever comes first.

Mashable contributor Lauren Allain spent some time with the second-generation Solix C1000 and called it "the perfect model for taking on a weekend camping trip or keeping around the house for occasional power outages." She credits its respectable 1,024Wh capacity, peak output of 3,000W, zippy 49-minute recharge time, and its convenient array of ports.

Compared to the previous generation, it has a fancier LCD display, charges quicker, and weighs less, plus two of its USB-C ports can now handle 140W (as opposed to 100W). And for what it's worth, the newer model is currently about $40 cheaper if you act fast.

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How to watch Skyscraper Live: See Alex Honnold climb one of the worlds tallest buildings in real time

Mashable - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 16:30

One of the greatest free solo climbers of all time, Alex Honnold, is about to risk everything to scale the Taipei 101 skyscraper — one of the tallest buildings in the world. And you can watch it all happen live on Netflix. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.

What is Skyscraper Live?

Unlike the prerecorded climbing documentary Free Solo, Skyscraper Live will follow Honnold as he scales the Taipei 101 skyscraper in real time. A true high-stakes live broadcast, viewers will experience every moment of Honnold's ascent of the iconic 1,667-foot-tall building live. If you can already feel your palms sweating, you're not alone.

"I’m sure viewers will probably be on edge watching this," Honnold said in a Q&A. "I assume that most people will be sort of uncomfortable watching the whole thing. But I hope that viewers get a little bit of my joy from the experience — that they can appreciate the fun of it and the beauty of it, the scenery, just the whole experience. It’s not just extreme sports — it’s more."

How to watch Skyscraper Live

The Skyscraper Live two-hour global event will take place on Jan. 23, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) live only on Netflix.

If you don't already subscribe to Netflix, the most affordable way to sign up is to opt for the monthly subscription with ads for $7.99. If you don't want ads, your next-best choice is to sign up for Netflix Standard for $17.99 per month. There's also a third tier dubbed Netflix Premium, which costs $24.99 per month and lets you watch on four household devices at once in 4K Ultra HD + HDR with no ads.

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Before you sign up for Netflix, check out the deals below to see if you can get a free or discounted subscription. Be sure to double-check the terms for more details.

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T-Mobile customers on most Go5G plans, as well as Experience Beyond and Experience More plans, get Netflix Standard with ads for free (reg. $7.99 per month) as long as their account is in good standing. You need to have two or more lines of any type of Go5G or Magenta plan, or at least one line of Go5G Next, Go5G Plus, Magenta MAX, Experience More, or Experience Beyond, in order to be eligible.

While the Netflix subscription is free for eligible customers, you'll have to manually activate it by logging into My.T-Mobile and selecting Manage add-ons. Once there, add Netflix in the Services section, and you'll be prompted to either create a Netflix account or sign in to an existing one. T-Mobile will take care of your Netflix bill each month. Check out the terms and FAQs on the promo page.

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As of December 2023, Verizon customers with myPlan can add a Netflix and HBO Max bundle (with ads) for just $10 per month ($8.98 per month in savings). That essentially gets you Netflix with ads for free. Eligible Verizon customers include those on the Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plans. After enrolling in the promo, you'll have to complete the account setup separately for each service. Eligibility details, terms, and FAQs can be found on the Verizon support page.

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Comcast launched its Xfinity StreamSaver package in 2024, which includes Netflix Standard with ads ($7.99 per month), Peacock Premium ($10.99 per month), and Apple TV+ ($12.99 per month). Essentially, current and new Xfinity Internet or TV customers can add the StreamSaver bundle to their existing services for only $18 per month. Typically $31.97 per month for all three, you'll save about $13.97 monthly.

How to watch Free Solo

Free Solo, the National Geographic Documentary Film following Honnold climbing the face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, is a great way to pre-game the Skyscraper Live broadcast. Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the 2018 Oscar winner is a captivating and nauseating adventure up a 3,000-foot mountain without the assistance of ropes, harnesses, or other protective gear.

If you want to watch the documentary feature before diving into the livestream, it's currently streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. If you're already signing up for Netflix to watch Skyscraper Live, you can kill two birds with one stone. If you want to see what you're getting yourself into before pulling the trigger, you can watch for free on Hulu with a 30-day trial.

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Super Marios Wonder is coming to life — heres where to preorder Nintendos Talking Flower

Mashable - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 16:17

PREORDER NOW: Nintendo is releasing a real life Talking Flower from the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game. Preorder now at Nintendo, before it arrives on March 13, 2026.

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For trinket lovers, you can never have enough tchotchkes to showcase all of your passions. With the upcoming launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch 2, Nintendo is bringing some of the game to life with a delightful new talking toy. A hallwark of Wonder are the sweet little talking flowers all along the path, which speak sweet affirmations as you play. If you've thought, "Wow, I need one of these flowers in real life," then this news is for you.

Nintendo is launching the Talking Flower figurine that actually speaks to you and can in ten different languages. Spontaneously throughout the day or whenever you press the Talk Button, the Flower will send you some words of encouragements. It will even comment on the time of day, temperature, and play the occasional background music.

The Talking Flower is available for preorder and will launch on March 13, 2026. Preorder it now at Nintendo for $34.99 and prepare for a springtime treat delivering some much needed affirmations.

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Tesla cars in the U.S. no longer come with Autopilot

Mashable - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 16:15

Tesla has discontinued Autopilot in the U.S.

As odd as that may sound, given how adamant CEO Elon Musk has been about the importance of autonomous driving, it's more of a pricing reshuffle than an actual removal of any specific feature, but it's still going to annoy many users.

Here's what's happening: If you buy a new Tesla car in the U.S., you will no longer receive the Basic Autopilot set of features, which was previously included with every Tesla. Instead, you're getting Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, which is a feature that maintains set driving speed and slows down when there's a slower vehicle in front of you.

SEE ALSO: Tesla Robotaxis now drive without safety monitors in Austin. Or do they?

Basic Autopilot, which is no longer available in the U.S., also includes Autosteer, which is an important driving assistance feature as it keeps vehicle centered in the lane. The combination of Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer is what enables you to hit one button (or stalk) and basically have the car drive itself on a highway (with you paying attention, of course).

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It's worth noting that Tesla also offers Enhanced Autopilot in some countries outside of the U.S., which is a far more comprehensive set of features, as it includes Autosteer, Navigate on Autopilot, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, and Smart Summon.

In the U.S., Tesla configurator now offers just one option: Full Self-Driving (FSD), which costs $99 per month, and is still available as a one time purchase for $8,000, though that option is going away on Feb. 14.

Annoyingly, Tesla's configurator doesn't really mention the change. The word "Autopilot" simply isn't mentioned anywhere on the page.

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The move is likely another (desperate?) Tesla effort to push customers to purchase FSD. But it's a very costly change for users who want Autosteer and don't really care about FSD (which is still beta software and does not offer autonomous driving, despite Musk having promised it for years), as they now have to pay $99 per month to get this feature. Even worse, Musk recently said that the price of the software will "rise as FSD's capabilities improve."

Buyers of Tesla's premium models — the Model S, Model X, and the "Cyberbeast" version of Cybertruck — get FSD for free, so this change doesn't really affect them. For anyone buying a new Model 3 or Model Y, though, it's FSD or (almost) nothing.

Judging by some of the comments on social media, people aren't happy about this change. Some have noted that cheaper, entry-level cars from other companies now come with these basic safety features whereas a Tesla Model 3 or Y doesn't.

Ironically, the situation is better in Europe, where most Full Self-Driving features aren't allowed yet. There, buyers still get Basic Autopilot with every new car, and can also opt for the Enhanced Autopilot, which costs half the price of FSD. This will likely change when (if) FSD gets the green light from European regulators, which, even more ironically, means that Tesla buyers in Europe will likely stop hoping (and petitioning) for it to happen.

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The crossover that feels like a BMW but is priced like a Honda

How-To Geek - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 16:15

Compact crossovers have become the go-to choice for millions of drivers, thanks to their practicality, fuel efficiency, and low hassle. But with so many options on the market, a lot of them start to feel samey—comfortable and tech-packed, but not exactly exciting to drive.

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Microsoft 365 outage cause revealed

Mashable - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 16:08

Updated on Jan. 23 at 9:43 a.m. ET: Microsoft said it had fully resolved the issues that caused a large-scale Microsoft 365 outage on Thursday, rendering a number of users unable to access their email during a workday.

"We've confirmed that impact has been resolved," Microsoft posted on X at around 1:30 a.m. ET on Friday.

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Microsoft blamed the outage on a problem processing traffic in North America, posting Thursday night that it was seeing "continued improvements in service availability and functionality as a result of our load-balancing efforts." Microsoft 365 customers can also reference the closure communication MO1221364 in their admin dashboard for more details. The communication provides a little more insight, blaming a third-party networking issue for the outage.

Microsoft 365 suffered a major outage on Thursday, leaving some users unable to send or receive emails. That's obviously not ideal in the middle of a workday.

As the afternoon bled into the evening on the East Coast, the company said it was working toward a full resolution — though folks may still see issues — and shed some light on what caused the problem.

The most recent update on Microsoft's 365 status page indicated its infrastructure either mishandled or wasn't able to handle the traffic coming its way.

Under a section labeled "root cause," the status page read, "A portion of dependent service infrastructure in the North America region isn't processing traffic as expected."

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The company also said it was "carefully rebalancing traffic across all affected infrastructure in the region." It added it was "proceeding as quickly as possible and this incremental approach will also help us identify whether any additional actions may be required to ensure longstanding recovery."

We may get further details down the line from Microsoft, but, for now, it appears the company is working toward resolving the issue.

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Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (January 23-25)

How-To Geek - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 16:00

The January weekends are already flying by. If you have a few hours to spare, here are some Home Assistant projects you could try, from creating your own weather display to making your smart home easier for guests to use.

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Samsung Galaxy phones are about to get one of the best Pixel-exclusive features

How-To Geek - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 15:34

While Pixel phones may not be able to compete with Samsung Galaxy phones in sheer number of features, they do have some powerful exclusives. One example is the excellent Scam Detection feature, but it may not be exclusive for much longer.

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Stop blindly trusting GitHub Copilot: 4 reasons it’s failing as a coding agent

How-To Geek - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 15:30

I've tried many different AI coding tools both in my job and for personal projects. GitHub Copilot is the most recent addition to my toolbox. While it can be great for productivity sometimes, I've faced so many woes that I feel it does more harm than good.

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How to watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights online for free

Mashable - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 15:29

TL;DR: Live stream Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NHL action starts this weekend with the Toronto Maple Leafs facing off against Vegas Golden Knights in a non-conference matchup. This is an intriguing prospect. The Golden Knights sit on top of the Pacific Division and won 6-5 in overtime in their last encounter with the Maple Leafs. That being said, it's tough to get a result at the Scotiabank Arena.

If you want to watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Cameroon vs. Morocco?

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL starts at 7 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. This fixture takes place at the Scotiabank Arena.

How to watch Cameroon vs. Morocco for free

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL is available to live stream for free on 9Now.

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

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Live stream Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL 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 Australia

  4. Visit 9Now

  5. Watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights 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 NHL without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL (plus more NHL fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport 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 secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $78.18 and includes an extra four months for free — 78% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch NHL live streams online for free

Mashable - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 15:14

TL;DR: Live stream the NHL for free on 9Now or Prime Video. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There is no other sport that combines skill, grace, elegance, and people punching each other quite like ice hockey.

We love the merging of elements, and so do millions of fans from all around the world. The issue for these legions of dedicated hockey fanatics is that it's not easy to follow the sport for free. But nothing is impossible in this golden age of streaming.

If you want to watch the NHL for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is the NHL?

The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America made up of 32 teams (25 in the United States and seven in Canada).

When is the NHL?

The NHL season is typically held from October to April, with each team playing 82 games. After the regular season, 16 teams advance to the Stanley Cup playoffs, a four-round tournament that runs into June to determine the league champion.

How to watch the NHL for free

Select fixtures from the NHL are available to live stream for free on these platforms:

  • Australia — 9Now (21 regular-season games)

  • Canada — Prime Video (Monday Night Hockey with 30-day trial)

These free streams are geo-restricted, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in Australia and Canada, meaning you can access these streaming services from anywhere in the world.

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Live stream the NHL 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 Australia or Canada

  4. Visit 9Now or Prime Video

  5. Live stream the NHL 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 watch the NHL without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select NHL fixtures before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best service for streaming sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

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

  • Servers in 105 countries including Australia and Canada

  • 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 10 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. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NHL for free with ExpressVPN.

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3 cool Linux apps to try this weekend (January 23 - 25)

How-To Geek - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 15:00

The world of Linux software is hard to navigate, but with there are a lot of good ones worth checking out if you know where to look. Have a look at this text drawing app, packet analyzer, and Wikipedia browser.

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Ford’s first 2026 recall warns of a risk you might not expect

How-To Geek - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 14:47

It’s only three weeks into 2026, and Ford is already leading the recall charts.

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3 Netflix documentaries to watch this weekend (January 23 - 25)

How-To Geek - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 14:30

A great documentary is good to watch any time of the week, but if you like to settle in on the weekend, too, I've got a trio of good ones on Netflix for you that I think you'll like.

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3 open-source tools I use to take back control of Windows 11

How-To Geek - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 14:15

Let’s be clear, I could use any OS but, for some reason, I always use Windows. It can be a great operating system, but lots of times it feels like it’s working against me instead of for me. Between privacy and telemetry collection, the constant nudges toward Edge and Bing, and the AI features I never asked for, a fresh Windows install rarely feels clean. Add in the pile of preinstalled apps I’ll never use, and it often feels like I’m undoing Windows before I can even start using it.

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3 great Paramount+ TV shows to binge this weekend (January 23-25)

How-To Geek - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 14:00

Contrary to popular belief, Paramount+ is not the Taylor Sheridan network. While the Mayor of Kingstown creator undoubtedly drives ratings with his roster of shows, there are plenty of other programs to watch this weekend.

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Jimmy Kimmel breaks down the FCCs latest threat to talk shows

Mashable - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 13:59

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is coming once again for shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live! with new guidance for "equal time" rules for broadcast interviews with political candidates.

On Thursday night, Kimmel himself unpacked the rules and Donald Trump's FCC chair Brendan Carr's "latest attack on free speech" (Carr's threats toward ABC saw Kimmel's show temporarily pulled off the air in September). The late show host said the FCC is "now trying to use equal time rules to prevent shows like ours and The View from conducting interviews with candidates. They're reinterpreting long agreed upon rules to stifle us."

So, what exactly are these rules and how do they affect talk shows? In his monologue, Kimmel broke it down, running through the impact of the 1927 Radio Act, which required broadcasters "to give equal time for legally qualified camps, meaning, if you put one candidate on the air, you had to offer the same amount of airtime to all the other candidates."

SEE ALSO: Jimmy Kimmel's return monologue smashes a huge YouTube record

As Kimmel explains, a 1959 amendment made exempt "what they call bonafide newscasts and bonafide news interviews from the rules governing equal time, and that allowed ABC, CBS, NBC, etc, to interview one candidate without having to interview all of them, which mostly applied to news programs, until years later, when talk shows started having candidates on."

Kimmel's examples include John F. Kennedy's 1960 appearance on The Tonight Show with Jack Paar and Bill Clinton's 1992 interview on The Arsenio Hall Show, both while campaigning for president. And Jay Leno's 2006 interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger when campaigning for governor of California, which saw Democratic rival Phil Angelides file a complaint to the FCC demanding equal timethe FCC denied his request and the exemption for talk shows has remained to this day.

"They ruled that Arnold appearing on Leno, this was a bona fide news interview, even though it was a talk show and therefore not subject to those equal time rules," said Kimmel. "And that's how every talk show's operated since then. Until this week, when Trump's little ferret in the FCC, Brendan Carr, who, as you know, is doing everything he can to shut us up the easy way or the hard way, is trying to say we no longer qualify for the bona fide news exemption when it comes to interviewing candidates, which is a sneaky little way of keeping viewpoints that aren't his off air."

"I have no idea what the outcome of this is going to be," Kimmel concluded. "I wanted to point it out, because it is another example of this administration trying to squash anyone who doesn't support them."

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How to watch Spizzirri vs. Sinner online for free

Mashable - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 13:41

TL;DR: Live stream Spizzirri vs. Sinner in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

It feels like it only just began, but we've already reached the third round of the 2026 Australian Open. And that means more huge games involving some of the top stars, like defending champ Jannik Sinner.

Sinner faces off against Eliot Spizzirri in the third round. The unseeded American faces a tough task here, with most fans expecting the Italian to make it through to another final. Sinner has made the final of the last five Grand Slams. Now that's consistency.

If you want to watch Spizzirri vs. Sinner in the 2026 Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Spizzirri vs. Sinner for free

Spizzirri vs. Sinner in the 2026 Australian Open is available to live stream for free on 9Now.

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 2026 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 2026 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 deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these deals, you can live stream Spizzirri vs. Sinner 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 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $59.88 and includes an extra three months for free — 69% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Spizzirri vs. Sinner in the 2026 Australian Open for free with ExpressVPN.

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This legendary game feature from 1996 is secretly hidden in Windows 11

How-To Geek - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 13:30

Good ideas can come from anywhere, so why not take UX inspiration from a video game? Well, if you're going to do it, it better be one of the best games created by certified geniuses, so what better choice than the still-legendary Quake?

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