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SAVE UP TO $900: As of March 3, Samsung is offering those who pre-order the new Galaxy S26 Ultra the chance to save up to $900 with an eligible instant trade-in or get $150 Samsung Credit without trade-in.

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Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event was filled with plenty of announcements, including news of the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra phone. If this sleek device has caught your eye, Samsung's treating customers who pre-order the phone to a bonus when they trade-in an eligible device.

Those interested in pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung's online store can save up to $900 with an eligible trade-in, which will be credited from your final price. That's a pretty nice offer for a preorder, which starts at $1,299.99 for the 256GB model.

You'll want to be quick to take advantage of this limited-time offer. This offer only lasts for a week (Samsung has a timer already going on the store page), so you don't want to wait too long to make a move on it.

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As with many of these trade-in offers, your device needs to be eligible to qualify. Thankfully, scrolling down to the "Samsung Trade-in" section on the page and clicking "Yes, trade-in" opens up a window where you can check your device's eligibility. The criteria includes its condition, which needs to be "Good" in order to get the full trade-in value. Here are those requirements:

• Device turns on and screen works normally

• Activation Locks are disabled, accounts are removed, and device is factory reset

• Charging port works and battery holds a charge

• Screen, body (front and back), and camera lens are free of cracks

• The device is not on a banned list

Alternatively, if you don't have a device to trade in, you can get $150 worth of Samsung Credit to use towards add-ons when you pre-order. These include earbuds, watches, tablets, select accessories, and select Samsung Care+ packages.

Mashable's Amanda Yeo was able to get hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and highlighted its new privacy display. She stated that she, "Found it remarkably effective — particularly its Maximum mode. Activating the Privacy display made the S26 Ultra's screen appear noticeably darker when viewed from wide angles, rendering it more difficult to read if not facing it head-on."

If you can't wait to get your hands on it, why not save a little cash when pre-ordering? Don't miss out on this great offer to save up to $900 with an eligible instant trade-in Credit when pre-ordering the Galaxy S26 Ultra at Samsung.

The one handy thing about having a president who spent years as a celebrity is that there's no shortage of old footage to draw on when you need a clip of them contradicting themselves after they start a war.

This is exactly what Jimmy Kimmel does in the clip above, digging out some footage of Donald Trump in 2011 saying he thinks Obama "will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate" and calling him "weak and ineffective."

"Well, look at that: another prediction he got right," says Kimmel, before sharing a 2012 tweet from Trump on the same topic: "Now that Obama's poll numbers are in tailspin — watch for him to launch a strike in Libya or Iran," Trump wrote. "He is desperate."

"Well, I guess at least we know why he did this," says Kimmel.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a shopping addict.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for March 3, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Large

• Green: Next to

• Blue: Clothing storage

• Purple: Swift

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: "Big" things

• Green: Be adjacent to

• Blue: Seen in a closet

• Purple: Starting with synonyms for "Speedy"

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 #996 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• "Big" things: APPLE, BROTHER, DIPPER, MAC

• Be adjacent to: ABUT, FLANK, NEIGHBOR, TOUCH

• Seen in a closet: HANGER, HOOK, ROD, SHELF

• Starting with synonyms for "Speedy": BRISKET, FASTIDIOUS, FLEETWOOD, QUICKSAND

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 3, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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

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

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a neat freak.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 3, 2026 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 3, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Everything's in place

The words are related to order.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe neatness.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Spruced Up.

NYT Strands word list for March 3

• Orderly

• Neat

• Tidy

• Spruced Up

• Immaculate

• Clean

• Shipshape

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're into textiles and fabrics.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 3, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for March 3, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Cloths.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter N appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter L.

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

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

LINEN

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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

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

I've been running Linux on a laptop for several years now, and I even bought one that came with Linux preinstalled. I need Windows for barely anything anymore, but that didn't happen without some effort and hard-learned lessons.

The US has launched "major combat operations" in Iran, with Trump taking to the podium to make the announcement while wearing a "U.S." baseball cap.

Speaking on The Daily Show on Monday, Jon Stewart made it clear that it wasn't quite the "solemn" opportunity to "reassure an anxious nation" that he was expecting.

"This is how we're doing this?" asks Stewart in the clip above. "2am, Mar-A-Lago basement, no lighting? You don't even have one of those influencer halo things? You just f***ing go down to the basement? And this is what we're wearing? Blazer, no tie, shirt unbuttoned? Looking more like the father of the bride settling up with the caterer?"

SAVE OVER $100: As of March 3, the 11-inch iPad Air M3 has returned to its lowest-ever price of $599 at Amazon. This deal saves you $150 on the list price of $749.

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Apple recently announced the new M4 iPad Air, but if you don't mind picking up the previous generation of this tablet, Amazon is offering a great discount right now. As of March 3, the 11-inch iPad Air (M3, WiFi + Cellular, 128GB) has dropped to $599 for a limited time.

Not only is this a huge $150 discount from the M3 iPad Air's original list price of $749, but this also marks a return to its lowest-ever price at the retailer. What better time to shop?

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The M3 iPad Air boasts speedy performance thanks to the M3 chip, and this particular model comes with 128GB of storage for holding all of your favorite apps, photos, and more. It also has a sleek 11-inch liquid retina display with P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity that makes what's on your screen pop with color and detail. It's a model that the Mashable team thinks very highly of, earning a spot on our list of the best iPads as the top pick for most people.

Mashable's Samantha Mangino notes in this list that "with the M3 chip, it has the same processing power as a MacBook, scoring 11,464 on our Geekbench 6 test. AKA, it packs a lot of power into a more affordable package." On top of that, "It also has an impressive battery life: It ran over 14 hours in our tests, and it has crisp displays for brilliant graphics."

If it's caught your eye, don't miss out on this great deal on the 11-inch iPad Air at Amazon.

If you’re over the winter cold, March’s full moon is the first real sign that spring is finally closing in. Named the Worm Moon, a classic sign of early spring as the ground begins to thaw. But this month’s full moon is extra special: it coincides with a total lunar eclipse. This will turn the Moon a red color, making it a “Blood Moon”. So, if you're in North America, parts of Asia, Australia, or the Pacific, your full moon will look a little different this month.

Keep reading to find out more about this month’s full moon.

When is the March full moon?

March's full moon will occur on Tuesday, March 3. Time and Date estimates it will peak at 6:37 a.m. ET.

What is the March full moon called?

Full moons all have different names, and March's Moon is known as the Worm Moon, according to Royal Museums Greenwich. This name comes from the little worm trails that start appearing as the ground thaws, marking the first signs of spring.

When is the next full moon?

In North America, the next full moon is predicted to take place on April 1.

What are the lunar phases?

The full moon is one of eight phases in the Moon’s roughly 29.5-day orbit around Earth. Each phase shows a different amount of the Moon’s surface lit by the Sun as seen from our perspective. Because we always see the same side of the Moon, the changing angle of sunlight makes it appear full, half-lit, or nearly dark at different points in its cycle.

The phases are:

• New Moon — The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (so, we don't see anything).

• Waxing Crescent — A small sliver of light appears on the right side

• First Quarter — Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

• Waxing Gibbous — More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

• Full Moon — The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

• Waning Gibbous — The moon starts losing light on the right side

• Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) — Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

• Waning Crescent — A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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It's the Full Moon tonight, and this month's is an extra special one, it's also a total lunar eclipse. This will turn the Moon a red color, earning it the nickname of "Blood Moon". Moon gazers in North America, parts of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific will be lucky enough to see this phenomenon, but for those elsewhere, it'll still be a big and bright moon with lots of features to spot on its surface. Keep reading to find out exactly what you can see.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Tuesday, March 3, the Moon phase is Full Moon . According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 100% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

Whether the Moon appears red in color or not, with just your naked eye tonight you can see the Aristarchus Plateau and Mares Imbrium and Serenitatis. If you have binoculars, you should also catch a glimpse of the Mare Nectaris, Alps Mountains and Clavius Crater. If you have a telescope, pull it out for the Blood Moon and to try and see the Linne Crater, Rupes Altai, and the Rima Hyginus.

When is the next Full Moon?

In North America, the next Full Moon is predicted to take place on April 1.

What are Moon phases?

NASA says the Moon takes around 29.5 days to circle Earth, moving through a set of eight distinct phases along the way. Even though we always see the same side of the Moon, the portion lit by the Sun changes as it travels, which is why it can look full, half-lit, or barely visible at different points in the cycle. These changing views are what we call the lunar phases, and there are eight in total:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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The lunar eclipse is coming, and it's going to be a big one. The so-called blood moon on Tuesday night will see the moon illuminated in a dusty red hue during a total lunar eclipse. While it'll be a sight to behold, it'll also be a sight to capture in photos. Thankfully, phone cameras have gotten really good over the years – and there's no reason you can't capture a solid photo with a decently modern phone.

But capturing something like a lunar eclipse involves a little more than just opening the camera app and hitting the capture button – at least if you want reasonably high-quality pictures. Here are some tips and tricks to help you take the best lunar eclipse photos you can, both in general, and with your specific phone.

General advice for taking lunar eclipse photos with your phone

There are a few things you can do to ensure that you capture great lunar eclipse photos with your phone no matter which model you have. Some things are very simple – clean your camera lens, and if your phone has one, shoot in RAW mode. This allows the device to capture more data than typical shooting modes. That means you can edit the photos more easily down the line without losing any image quality. If you're comfortable with camera settings and post-processing, it's worth leveraging the RAW mode. 

SEE ALSO: The good and bad news about total lunar eclipse viewing in the U.S.

Some things are slightly less simple but still worth doing to get the best shot. Perhaps the most important thing to do when capturing a lunar eclipse photo is to use a tripod, or at the very least, place your phone on a stable surface of some kind. Even minor movements and shakes will disrupt the photo, making it blurry, especially in the low-light conditions in which you'll be shooting. Movement and shaking are so disruptive that it's even worth placing your phone on a timed capture mode that can allow you to take your hands off the device, and for it to stop shaking, before the photo is captured.

Other things you can do might depend on your phone model a little. For example, it's worth using a telephoto lens if your phone has one built in, but don't use digital zoom as it will degrade the photo. Instead, consider using a telephoto lens attachment for your phone, which will allow you to zoom further in optically, ensuring that you get the best quality photo without losing any detail. Additionally, make sure that when you take the photo, you focus on the moon itself. On most phones, you'll be able to do this by simple tapping on the screen. You'll want to focus on the edge of the moon, which will direct the camera towards a crisp line that it can focus on.

SEE ALSO: An astronomer gave us tips for watching the imminent total lunar eclipse

Last but not least, you'll want to experiment with exposure settings, ensuring that the image isn't too dark and that the moon isn't so bright as to remove any color.

Some of these tricks will vary a little depending on your phone model – so here are some more specific tips for taking the best lunar eclipse photos with your phone. 

Taking lunar eclipse photos with an iPhone

If you have an iPhone, you have a series of great tools available to you for capturing awesome photos. That's especially true if you have a "Pro" phone, which has a telephoto camera that you can and should use to take photos of the lunar eclipse.

On an iPhone, it's very easy to take photos of the lunar eclipse. If you have an iPhone 12 Pro or a later Pro model, you can switch to capturing in Apple's ProRAW format by heading to Settings > Camera > Formats. Make sure ProRAW is toggled on. Depending on your iPhone model, you'll then be able to select the resolution. Then, when you're in the camera app, simply hit the "RAW," "ProRAW" or "ProRAW Max" button on the top right-hand corner.

Other settings are slightly easier to use. On an iPhone, simply tap on the area you want to focus on, and to adjust exposure, tap on that area then slide the little sun icon up or down. It's worth experimenting a little to get the right settings and the perfect photo. 

Taking lunar eclipse photos with a Samsung phone

Samsung phones, especially flagship models like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, come with powerful camera features that can help you get a great shot of the lunar eclipse. If your Samsung phone has a telephoto lens, make sure to use it rather than relying on digital zoom, which can reduce image quality. The highest-end Samsung phones these days have two telephoto cameras. Use the one with the furthest zoom when capturing the lunar eclipse. On the S25 Ultra, this is the 5x zoom telephoto camera.

If you want to keep things simple, open the Samsung camera app, hit the "5x" button to switch to the telephoto camera, and make sure the moon is in focus – then take the photo.

If you want a little more control, however, it might be worth using Samsung Expert RAW. To enable it, open the Camera app, tap “More,” then select “Expert RAW.” The first time you do this, the device will install the Expert Raw app, and it will appear as a separate app on your phone, but you'll still be able to open that app from the main camera app. In Expert RAW, you can experiment with slower shutter speeds and lower ISO, which might make for brighter and more detailed shots without overexposing. 

Taking total lunar eclipse photos with a Google Pixel

Google Pixel phones are known for their excellent computational photography, and they can handle lunar eclipse shots well with the right settings. If you have a recent Pixel model, Night Sight mode will be your best friend. Open the Camera app, swipe to Night Sight, and frame your shot.

Pixel phones actually go further than basic Night Sight, with Astrophotography mode – which should activate automatically when the phone is steady on a tripod, and Night Sight is on. You can also manually enable it if it doesn't seem to be working by heading to Night Sight mode (one of the main camera modes), and tapping on the little moon icon on the bottom right. This mode will capture a long exposure image with more detail and color. Just make sure to keep your phone completely still while the photo is being taken, as even small movements can cause blur.

To fine-tune the shot, tap on the moon to lock focus and adjust the exposure slider to avoid over-brightening. And you can enable RAW capture by hitting the camera settings button on the bottom left of the screen, tapping on the Pro tab, and toggling on RAW. Enabling it will allow for better post-processing down the line. 

Other phones

Many other Android phones also offer excellent tools for capturing a lunar eclipse. Most modern Android devices come with a dedicated Night Mode, which you can typically access by swiping through the camera modes or selecting it from a menu. Night Mode helps enhance low-light shots by increasing exposure time and reducing noise. Thankfully, on many phones, any built-in Night Mode will activate automatically when low lighting is detected. 

Many Android phones also feature a RAW shooting mode, allowing you to capture more image data and edit your photos without sacrificing quality. You can usually enable RAW mode in the camera settings under an 'Advanced' or 'Pro' section. If your phone includes a Pro Mode, it’s worth experimenting with manual settings like ISO and shutter speed to fine-tune your eclipse photos for the best possible results.

Even without RAW modes, however, the simple rules apply – use a tripod, make sure the phone has focused properly on the moon, and set the right exposure.

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One anxiety when you’re signing up for a dating site, especially one of the more spicy ones like AdultFriendFinder, is the paper trail or, in this day and age, the digital paper trail.

Maybe you’re married or in a relationship, or maybe you and your ex still haven’t separated your financial lives, or maybe you just don’t like the idea of your bank teller or financial advisor knowing about your online activities — whatever the reason, it’s perfectly natural to worry about what your dating app subscription will look like on your bank statement, especially if that subscription service contains the word “adult.”

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Thankfully, AdultFriendFinder has already anticipated this concern. If you do decide to upgrade from a free membership to a paid one, whether you opt for their Gold or VIP subscription, your monthly billing statement will only show up as FFNHelp.com*FRIENDF, a relatively cryptic and innocuous line that won’t arouse undue suspicion or judgment. Do be aware, though, that AdultFriendFinder subscriptions default to “auto renew,” so if you purchase a membership and want to cancel, you’ll have to actively disable the auto-renew function. Otherwise you risk having the mysterious FFNHelp.com*FRIENDF statement showing up once again.

But what if even that isn’t good enough for you?

If you’re especially cautious — or especially paranoid — you can bypass the bank statements entirely by paying with a gift card or a cash, check, or money order (available only to users in the U.S.). You can even use an e-wallet option like AirTM. Residents of the UK can opt to pay by SMS.

SEE ALSO: The best sexting apps for discreet and NSFW chats

If avoiding a digital paper trail is your top priority and privacy is paramount, you’re much better off using these payment options and never handing over your credit card details to begin with.

Want to watch college basketball this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month Get Deal Best for affordability Sling TV Orange + Blue $23/month for your first month, then $45.99/month Get Deal Best for top weekend games Paramount+ with Showtime $13.99/month or $139.99/year Get Deal BEST FOR SMALL SCHOOL FANS ESPN+ $29.99/month Get Deal Best for Big Ten games Peacock Premium $10.99/month Get Deal BEST for INTRODUCTORY OFFER YouTube TV 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 2 months (save $99) Get Deal

The Florida Gators have climbed to the No. 5 spot in the college basketball rankings after a nine-game undefeated streak. That puts them in good stead for the postseason, with the SEC Conference tournament set to start on March 11. But first they face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, who are playing for pride at this point and trying to break a losing streak.

If you want to watch Mississippi State vs. Florida from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Mississippi State vs. Florida?

Mississippi State vs. Florida takes place at 8 p.m. ET on March 3. This game takes place at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

Mississippi State vs. Florida is broadcast on SECN.

How to watch college basketball in 2025/26

Fans can live stream college basketball on a wide range of recommended platforms, some of which include free trials, allowing you to follow the action without actually spending anything.

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If your favorite team plays in the America East, Atlantic Sun, Ivy League, or Southland conference, then ESPN+ is the only way to watch those teams without going to the games. For many other leagues that don’t have many games on traditional TV channels, ESPN+ is the primary way to watch games.

It's worth noting that an ESPN+ subscription gives you access to ESPN+ only. For the full range of ESPN and sports access, choose an alternative tier.

The ESPN Select tier (for classic content, studio shows, and replays) is priced at $12.99 per month or $129.99 per year. ESPN Unlimited (all ESPN live channels and ESPN+ content) costs $29.99 per month or $299.99 per year.

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The Big Ten Conference will have games exclusively on Peacock this season, so to catch all those conference contests, you’ll need Peacock.

Members of the Big Ten Conference in 2025-26 include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, and Wisconsin.

There are 58 Big Ten men’s basketball games scheduled to be broadcast exclusively on Peacock. Peacock Premium costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.

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Channels: ACBS, FOX, Big Ten Network, CBSSN, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, MSG, NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Philadelphia, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, and USA Network. 

FuboTV will be a great option for the college basketball regular season. Its Pro plan at $84.99 per month will give you access to hundreds of college basketball games. There is also a seven-day free trial. 

If you’re a fan of teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference, you’ll want to upgrade to the Elite plan to get the ACC Network. The Elite plan is $104.99 per month. 

The biggest channels missing from the FuboTV lineup are TBS, TNT, and truTV. Those carry a large chunk of games during the NCAA Tournament, and the 2026 Final Four and national championship game are scheduled to be broadcast on TBS. To get those games, you’ll need to go elsewhere such as the B/R Sports add-on with Max. 

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Channels: CBS, CBS Sports HQ

CBS mainly shows college basketball games on the weekends, so if you’re mainly a weekend viewer until March, this would work for you.

Paramount+ gives you a seven-day free trial. To live stream CBS on Paramount+, you need the Paramount+ with Showtime tier, and that is $12.99 per month. You can also choose the annual plan at $119.99 per year, and you save about $3 per month. 

Paramount+ also gives students a 25% discount. CBS Sports Network games are not available to live stream through Paramount+ on its own. You'll need the Showtime add-on.

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Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network

If you’re a casual college basketball fan, an option like Sling may be a good fit for you. It's a comprehensive sporting service with a wide range of benefits, but you will need to be careful when selecting your plan. The Orange and Blue packages give you access to FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and more in local markets — for $45.99 per month (with an introductory deal of 50% off for the first month) — but for access to ACC Network, SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and more, you'll need the Sports Extra package. We recommend checking your local market to ensure you get access to the channels you actually want.

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Channels: CBS, FOX, ACCN, Big Ten Network, CBSSN, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, FS1, FS2, SEC Network, TBS, TNT, truTV, The CW, USA Network

YouTube TV offers a 7-day free trial. It is then $59.99 per month for the first two months. That will get you most of the way through the 2025-26 college basketball season. After the introductory rate, the rate is $82.99 per month starting in the third month. 

How to watch Mississippi State vs. Florida from anywhere in the world

If you're outside the U.S. for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., allowing you to unblock live streams of college basketball from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Mississippi State vs. Florida 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 the U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

5. Watch Mississippi State vs. Florida from anywhere in the world

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

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• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

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• 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. That means 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 $12.95 (which includes a money-back guarantee).

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, March 3, 2026:

AcrossWhen tripled, "That's correct!"

• The answer is Ding.

"F1" or "One Battle After Another"

• The answer is Output.

Make up for one's sins

• The answer is Atone.

Title film character who says "That'll do, Donkey. That'll do"

• The answer is Shrek.

Pocket janglers

• The answer is Keys.

DownWords before "math" or "honors"

• The answer is Do the.

What the world's first chess set was carved from

• The answer is ivory.

Highest digits in Sudoku

• The answer is Nines.

Nerd

• The answer is Geek.

Cover up

• The answer is Mask.

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

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

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

Four months after announcing a software collab, Asus and GoPro have hard-launched their partnership in the form of the ProArt GoPro Edition laptop. Somehow, no one thought to name it the GoPro Art.

This special-edition variant of Asus' ProArt PX13 convertible features a GoPro-inspired design, a protective sleeve, and reusable packaging with foam inserts for cameras and accessories. It also includes a 12-month GoPro Premium+ subscription and comes pre-loaded with StoryCube, Asus' AI media management app, which supports direct GoPro Cloud downloads and 360-degree video. 

The Asus ProArt GoPro Edition has a hotkey in its function row that pulls up the GoPro Player. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

According to a press release, this laptop "reflects how GoPro creators work — streamlining the journey from action capture to on-the-go editing without changing tools or setups."

As of Feb. 25, the ProArt GoPro Edition is available for purchase through Asus and Best Buy for a cool $2,999.99. I spent the last few days using it in the hopes of answering two questions: Is it worth the coin? And, more interestingly, can it compete with Apple's creator-favorite MacBook Pro? I still have some more testing to do, but here are my thoughts so far.

Asus ProArt GoPro Edition review: Specs and accessories The Asus ProArt GoPro Edition doesn't skimp on accessories. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The ProArt GoPro Edition has the following specs:

• AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset with integrated AMD Radeon 8060S graphics

• 128GB RAM

• 1TB SSD storage

• 13.3-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED touchscreen display with a 16:10 aspect ratio

• WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4

• Two USB-C ports, a USB-A port, an HDMI port, a microSD card slot, a headphone jack, and a charging port

• Includes an Asus Pen 3.0 (plus its charger), a protective sleeve, and packaging that doubles as a carrying case

• Comes with a 12-month GoPro Premium+ subscription (normally $99.99 per year)

A few observations right off the bat. One, that is obviously a metric crapload of memory — enough to run large AI models locally. It's likely the main reason why this laptop costs so damn much. Welcome to RAMageddon.

Secondly, one terabyte of storage is a bit stingy for a laptop geared toward video editing (i.e., working with big files). I'm thinking Asus really wants you to utilize your complimentary GoPo Premium+ plan, which includes unlimited cloud storage for GoPro footage.

SEE ALSO: Laptop specs explained: A jargon-free guide to what's inside your computer

Also of note, the ProArt GoPro Edition doesn't come with an actual GoPro — just a 15% off coupon for any gear on GoPro's website. Better than nothing, but I have to wonder why Asus didn't just commit to a bundle option.

For those who don't need any GoPro extras, the standard ProArt PX13 will be sold in two configurations for 2026. Both include an Asus Pen 3.0 with its charger and a six-month GoPro Premium+ plan.

I like the packaging's little suspenders. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

One variant will have the same Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset, but 64GB of memory instead of the GoPro model's gluttonous 128GB of RAM. It's priced at $2,799.99 and is now available through Asus and Best Buy. (The GoPro Edition upgrade is actually pretty easy to justify here. If you're already spending close to three grand, what's $200 more for double the RAM and some extra accessories?)

A base ProArt PX13 with a Ryzen AI Max 388 processor, AMD Radeon graphics, and 32GB of RAM will be available at Best Buy sometime in early Q2. Asus hasn't set its price yet.

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The ProArt GoPro Edition has an all-metal chassis with a "Nano Black" coating that's fingerprint- and smudge-resistant. There are two small fan vents on either side of its base. Underneath, there's a large fan vent and two horizontal bumpers. Its lid's strong hinges can rotate 360 degrees, letting you use the device in tent and tablet modes.

This laptop is doing its best GoPro impression. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The ProArt GoPro Edition's design references the action camera in its name. There are recessed vertical lines on the lid, fine ridges on its hinges, and similar engravings above the keyboard that mimic a GoPro's facade for a tactical vibe. It's the combat boot of laptops — a compact convertible gone gorpcore.

The ProArt GoPro Edition meets the MIL-STD 810H U.S. military standard for durability, which basically means that it can hold up to occasional bumps and extreme weather. The vanilla ProArt PX13 also meets this standard, so you'll get a rugged computer either way. (The GoPro Edition just looks more rugged.) 

The Asus ProArt GoPro Edition has the same 2-in-1 versatility as its ProArt PX13 cousin. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The ProArt GoPro Edition measures 0.62 to 0.7 inches thin at different points on its chassis, which makes it slightly thicker than Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro. It pushes our definition of "lightweight" ever so slightly, coming in at 3.06 pounds, but it's definitely still portable and easy to haul around.

Display The Asus ProArt GoPro Edition's display is beautiful, but it gets washed out in direct sunlight. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The ProArt GoPro Edition's touchscreen display has a crisp 2.8K resolution and a luscious, high-contrast OLED panel, so no shit it looks incredible. Plus, its 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut is perfect for video. That said, its 60Hz refresh rate is so disappointing — I would've liked to see at least 120Hz. I suppose it's fine if you're mainly working with 60fps GoPro footage, but at this price point? C'mon now.

A brightness boost would also be welcome. The ProArt GoPro Edition's display is rated at 400 nits of HDR brightness, which is more than appropriate for indoor use, but it gets washed out in direct sunlight. Not ideal for a laptop that's pitched as an adventure buddy. (The regular ProArt PX13 has the same display, FYI.)

The Asus Pen 3.0 is a premium-feeling stylus with haptic feedback. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

On a more positive note, the Asus Pen 3.0 that ships with the ProArt GoPro Edition is an awesome stylus — probably the best I've ever used. It has haptic feedback and feels super natural in the hand.

Keyboard and trackpad There's that hotkey. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The ProArt GoPro Edition has a soft and bouncy island-style keyboard. Some 13-inch laptop keyboards I've tried have felt cramped and awkward, but this one was super comfortable to use from the jump. It's identical to the keyboard on the vanilla ProArt PX13, except there's blue backlighting and a dedicated GoPro hotkey in its function row. It pulls up the GoPro Player, a free desktop app for editing your action camera footage.

To the touchpad's dial on or off, just swipe a finger from the upper-right corner to the center. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The ProArt GoPro Edition's smooth touchpad has a half-dollar-sized dial in the upper-left corner. (Asus calls it a "DialPad.") You can use it to adjust things like speaker volume and brush size. When it's off, it just blends into the rest of the touchpad. To me, it sits right in the middle of "gimmicky" and "cool."

Speakers

The ProArt GoPro Edition's speakers are located underneath its base. While laptop speakers rarely wow me, I was expecting much better audio quality from a $3,000 machine. Movies sounded OK on it, but some of my favorite songs seemed muffled and bass-deficient. (Have you ever heard a video ad play on a gas pump? That's what it reminded me of.) Cranking up the volume adds an unpleasant harshness. Better stash a good pair of earbuds in your carrying case.

Webcam

This laptop has a basic 1080p webcam with support for Windows Studio Effects and Windows Hello, a facial login feature. It has good contrast, but its colors are quite muted. In low-light conditions, its picture looks almost grayscale.

Asus ProArt GoPro Edition review: CPU performance At 13.3 inches, the Asus ProArt GoPro Edition is a compact creator laptop. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

We run a couple different tests to measure laptops' processing power. One is Primate Labs' Geekbench 6 CPU benchmark. The other is a real-world stress test that involves trying to overwhelm the device with a bunch of Google Chrome tabs and apps.

In Geekbench 6, the ProArt GoPro Edition's AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset earned a single-core score of 2,980 and a multi-core score of 17,967. On the single-core front, its score is similar to that of the 2025 Razer Blade 18 (3,057) and the 2026 MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ (2,824), two Windows laptops with top-of-the-line Intel chips. They all trail the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (3,778), which will feel the snappiest in everyday productivity scenarios.

SEE ALSO: We've tested more than 30 laptops in the past year. Here are the 13 best for 2026.

But I'm more interested in that multi-core score, which reflects the ProArt GoPro Edition's peppiness in more intensive tasks like video editing. It's the sixth-highest multi-core score in our current testing database, which covers laptops from the past two generations. The only models that outpace it are four splurgey gaming laptops with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX chip (19,426 to 20,369) and the M4 Pro-powered MacBook Pro (22,758), an utter overachiever.

Yes, this means the ProArt GoPro Edition is a tiny bit faster than the M5 MacBook Pro (17,470). You won't feel the difference in practice, since it's only a three-percent bump, but that's still a noteworthy feat.

In my real-world stress test, the ProArt GoPro Edition never broke a sweat. Its fan turned on for a few seconds around the 20-tab mark, but it ran very quietly. (I actually struggled to hear it over the nearby sound of my husband leashing up our dog for a walk.) Heat-wise, its keyboard got barely lukewarm.

Asus ProArt GoPro Edition review: GPU performance  No dedicated GPU, no problem? Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

Asus' decision to omit a dedicated GPU might seem a little strange. A proper graphics card with its own VRAM isn't totally necessary for video editing, but it's a nice-to-have for heavy workloads. (Popular creative apps like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve have GPU acceleration.) It's also something you'd expect to see on a laptop this expensive, frankly. Last year's ProArt PX13, which started at $1,700, was configurable with RTX 4050 and 4060 graphics.

SEE ALSO: The 12 best Windows laptops for 2026

I reached out to Asus to find out why it went with an integrated GPU (iGPU) instead. Their rep told me that its chipset "is a clear step up from the RTX 40 series GPUs found in the last-gen ProArt PX13, and its performance is competitive with the RTX 5060." Additionally, they said, the iGPU isn't limited to 8GB of VRAM like an RTX 5050 or 5060 GPU. (VRAM, or video RAM, is a graphics card's personal stash of memory. The more VRAM, the better.) Instead, it shares that monstrous 128GB RAM stash with the CPU. The system allocates it automatically depending on the task, but you can manually funnel up to 96GB of memory to the iGPU via the MyAsus app.

Users can change how much memory is allotted to the iGPU in the MyAsus app, which comes pre-installed. Credit: Screenshot / Mashable

To verify Asus' GPU performance claims, I had the ProArt GoPro Edition run 3DMark's Steel Nomad benchmark (an industry-standard graphics test). The ProArt GoPro Edition notched a score of 1,902, so it does indeed beat its predecessor. The 2025 ProArt PX13 with RTX 4050 graphics got a 1,701 Steel Nomad score when tested by PCMag, our sister site. Meanwhile, RTX 4060 gaming laptops they've tried have scores in the 1,500 to 2,000 range.

If the ProArt GoPro Edition's iGPU is competing with any of Nvidia's current-gen discrete GPUs, it's the base RTX 5050. Laptops with that GPU scored around 2,000 to 2,200 in PCMag's testing, while RTX 5060 machines scored between 2,300 and 2,700. It doesn't quite live up to Asus' hype, but it's still plenty capable for an iGPU. It should even be able to handle some gaming, though that pesky 60Hz refresh rate will get in your way there.

Asus ProArt GoPro Edition review: Battery life

I haven't run our stamina test on the ProArt GoPro Edition yet because I needed to calibrate its battery, but Asus' rep said it outlasts its predecessor. For reference, last year's RTX 4050 ProArt PX13 lasted 14 hours and 30 minutes in PCMag's testing. (And for comparison's sake, we got 21 hours and 17 minutes of video playback from the M5 MacBook Pro.) I'll update this story with my results soon.

Asus ProArt GoPro Edition review: The bottom line (so far) Asus + GoPro = a match made in Windows laptop heaven? Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

Even without knowing the ProArt GoPro Edition's battery life test results, I still think the MacBook Pro is the more well-rounded pick for video editors.

For $2,949, you can get a 14-inch model with the industry-leading M4 Pro chip, impeccable speakers, a 12MP webcam, 1TB of storage, and a 120Hz display with a matte finish and up to 1,600 nits of HDR brightness. You miss out on extra accessories and an OLED touchscreen — for now — and you "only" get 48GB of RAM, but that's still plenty for most video work. (A MacBook Pro with 128GB of RAM starts at $4,699 with the M4 Max chip, so for those who do want all that RAM, the ProArt GoPro Edition is a better bargain.)

Creators with more casual workloads are well off with the base M5 MacBook Pro, which comes in at $2,599 with 32GB RAM, 2TB of storage, and its regular glossy display.

SEE ALSO: Review: With the new MacBook Pro (M5), Apple is just showing off

Nonetheless, I think the ProArt GoPro Edition is one of the best creator laptops for Windows users among the models I've tested. It has a turbocharged chipset with RTX 4060-level graphics performance, a heavenly (if not exceptionally smooth) display, a great keyboard, an excellent mix of ports, and a unique, rugged convertible design. Its speakers and webcam are mediocre, but in my experience, Windows laptops almost always flop in those areas.

Its price tag is intimidating, but if you're a professional video editor or vlogger with cash to burn, this gorpy gem is worth the investment.

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Asus is one of the world's most fun laptop companies. While Lenovo and HP make safe, corporate-friendly, boring hardware, Asus is unafraid to experiment — think dual screen laptops (the Zenbook Duo), or the light-as-a-feather, stiff-as-a-board Zenbook A16.

In the same vein, here comes the Asus ProArt P16 laptop. This is a creator-focused laptop built on a discrete GPU that is ridiculously powerful — but with great power comes a great price tag.

Is it worth it? I've been using this laptop at my kitchen table for just over two weeks, and it's a great laptop for creators, particularly if you want a Windows laptop with an OLED display. Here's my full review of the Asus ProArt P16.

The hardware: highs and lows Credit: Adam Doud / Mashable

The design of this laptop includes highs and lows. Color choice is one of the latter: you can get the ProArt P16 in any color you like, so long as it's black. For a laptop designed for creators, I'd like to see a little more creativity in the chassis.

The Ceraluminum backplate on my model got a little nick in it that stands out as a white dot on a sea of black, and it's like having a dead pixel on your monitor. You can work around it, but it draws the eye.

The rest of the hardware is pretty remarkable. There's a 16-inch 4K AMOLED touchscreen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The specific configuration I tested also had a 2TB SSD, 64 GB of RAM, an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, and an NVidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU.

Put simply, it's a beast. And a beast with plenty of I/O, including a USB 4 Type-C port, a USB 3.2 Type-C port, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, full-size SD card reader and an HDMI 2.1 FRL port.

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All this is packaged in a 0.59-inch chassis that weighs just over four pounds. While the ProArt P16 starts at $2,799 (at least, if you want that RTX 5090 GPU), or $100 less than the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold. If you want all the bells and whistles in the loaner model I reviewed, it will cost you an eye-watering $3,999.

That's just what you have to pay for a laptop this powerful.

The keyboard is lovely to type on with good pitch between the keys and nice travel — maybe a hair more than I generally like, but that's subjective. The layout is easy to use, though it doesn't have the number pad that you'll often find with a 16-inch laptop. That's sacrificed for the speaker grilles on either side of the keyboard.

The speakers are powerful, and can get quite loud. There's not as much bass as I'd like, but physics is the limiting factor here. Overall, the speakers are pleasant to listen to, which is never a guarantee in the world of laptops.

The Dial Pad Credit: Adam Doud / Mashable

The key feature you'll notice when you open the laptop: the Dial Pad in the upper left hand corner of the trackpad. This is a circular indentation that, when deactivated, makes for a nice little fidget toy.

You activate the Dial Pad by swiping on a dot on the opposite side of the trackpad in the upper right corner. I don't have any ideas for a better way to activate it, but it's not terribly intuitive. 

Still, the Dial Pad is fun. It comes loaded with a number of functions you can activate depending on what app is open on the computer at the time. For video editing, or watching YouTube, you can use it like a scrubber to move forward and backward through footage.

When you're not working with media, the Dial Pad can switch quickly between tabs,zoom, or even scroll pages. It's a fun way to interact with your computer, and I'm here for it.

Credit: Adam Doud / Mashable

Setting up the Dial Pad was a tad annoying. The function works with multiple apps, and you choose what happens with the dial pad for each and every app, which can be laborious.

Fortunately, most of the default functionality makes sense, such as scrubbing through a timeline in DaVinci Resolve. Other times, as in Microsoft Edge (my browser of choice), the default options are limited. On Edge you scroll through tabs, zoom, and YouTube timeline scrubbing (even if YouTube isn't the active tab).

When I wasn't making videos in Resolve, one of my favorite actions was using it to scroll pages while reading; alas, that isn't on by default in most apps.

Overall, though, I love the Dial Pad — it's a great feature, and the setup, while annoying, allows you to really dial in — no pun intended — your ideal settings.

Why the battery life isn't great Credit: Adam Doud Credit: Adam Doud

With great power comes a short battery life. The best battery-life laptops can last over a full day, but I typically averaged about four to five hours on a charge with the ProArt 16. If I disconnected the plug when I started my shift, I'd get to around lunch time before I got the warning that it was time to plug in.

For reference, my typical workflow involves a dozen or so Edge tabs, Slack, Telegram, and occasionally a bit of streaming audio.

All told, that's not terrible considering the power that's in this laptop. I have owned laptops with discrete GPUs in the past that start giggling at you the second you unplug the charger. This one can get you through your commute on the train, but you won't make it back home on the same charge.

One of the things I made sure to do on this laptop was put together, edit, and export a video using DaVinci Encoder. This machine was able to handle it — granted, it was only in 1080p (I'm not one of those fancy 4K YouTubers), but it included some transitions, and it was able to export the video pretty quickly.

I'm sure there are YouTubers who would push this laptop to its limits. But I'm confident that in most cases, the ProArt will stand up to whatever test you throw at it.

As for Benchmark scores, I ran Geekbench 6 three times, with an average single-core score of 2,802, and an average multi-core score of 12,897 on battery. Those are both very respectable scores.

Conclusion: A laptop that does it all Credit: Adam Doud / Mashable

The ProArt P16 is one of the most fun "normal" laptops I've reviewed in a while. I typically lean more toward the niche devices — the dual screens or the impossibly light models. But this machine was very fun to set up and review.

It's nice to know that I can just sit down at the same computer and do everything my job requires, from writing to research to video creation. This laptop does it all.

It comes at a price, in both weight and dollars. But neither price is all that bad when you consider everything this laptop brings to bear. That includes Mil-Std 810 G hardening, so you know the laptop will last you a good, long time.

The only thing that would make this laptop better would be a 360-degree hinge so you could consume content as easily as you can create it. But if you're looking for a beast that can get you through any task you could need, this laptop should be at the top of your list.

Where to buy the Asus ProArt P16 laptop

The Asus ProArt P16 laptop is available at Best Buy and Asus. The specific configuration we tested starts at $2,799.99. As of this writing, the laptop is out of stock at Asus's online store.

Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ProArt P16 laptop (32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, RTX 5070) $2,399.99 at Best Buy
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Yes, the Oscars are almost here. It’s time for the film industry to come together to congratulate itself. Expect stunning gowns, polite clapping, fake smiles, and chaotic acceptance speeches. The group chat is going to come alive for one night only.

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TL;DR: Watch Pokémon for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are literally millions of Pokémon fans around the world, some concerned with collecting trading cards, some inspired by video games, and some dedicated to every aspect of the franchise. If you fall into the latter category, you should know that BBC iPlayer has a dedicated streaming channel for Pokémon. And better yet, it's possible to access this bank of content without spending anything.

If you're interested in watching Pokémon for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

How to watch Pokémon for free

Pokémon is available to watch for free on BBC iPlayer. The lineup includes Pokémon Horizons, Pokémon Journey, Pokémon: Sun and Moon, Pokémon: Black and White, Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, and Pokémon: XY.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone from around the world 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 the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to watch Pokémon from anywhere in the world.

Stream Pokémon for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

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

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Stream Pokémon for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for unblocking streaming sites are not free, but they do tend to offer free trials and money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Pokémon without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you time to binge everything on offer before recovering your investment.

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

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the top choice for accessing free live streams on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, as well as platforms like Linux, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and routers

• Strict no-logging policy

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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Watch Pokémon for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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