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3 open-source tools I use to take back control of Windows 11
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.
3 great Paramount+ TV shows to binge this weekend (January 23-25)
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.
Jimmy Kimmel breaks down the FCCs latest threat to talk shows
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 recordAs 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 time — the 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."
How to watch Spizzirri vs. Sinner online for free
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 freeSpizzirri 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.
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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:
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This legendary game feature from 1996 is secretly hidden in Windows 11
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?
3 great shows to watch on Netflix this weekend (January 23 - 25)
If you live in the United States, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to crush that Netflix series you've always wanted to watch. Nearly 30 states will get hit with snow, sleet, and freezing rain. As much as I love to get outside, the better move right now is to stay indoors and fire up some television.
Where to pre-order Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the Nintendo Switch 2
It's official: Super Mario Bros. Wonder is getting an expanded Nintendo Switch 2 release this year. The delightful game — which we called "an exceedingly silly and playful return to form for Nintendo's mascot" in our review back when it was originally released in 2023 — is set to get both a physical and digital Switch 2 Edition on March 26.
This new version also comes with an expansion called Meetup in Bellabel Park, new additions to the cast with Rosalina and her buddy, Co-Star Luma, plus a number of other smaller enhancements.
If the announcement has you itching to get your hands on it, preorders are now live, although for the moment they're only available for the upgrade pack. If you already own a Switch 2 console and a copy of Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the original Switch, you can drop some cash on the upgrade pack right now at Nintendo for $19.99 to secure the upgrade, which will activate when the edition launches for Switch 2 on March 26.
At the time of this writing, preorders are not available for the standard Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder in its digital or physical format.
Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Upgrade Pack) $19.99 at NintendoPre-order Here What comes with the Switch 2 upgrade?
The Switch 2 upgrade for Super Mario Bros. Wonder is stacked with exciting new goodies for Nintendo fans.
The main new addition is Meetup in Bellabel Park, an expansion that adds a brand new area to the existing game. Here's what Nintendo has to say about the new location: "Gather friends and family and visit Bellabel Park, a new area of the Flower Kingdom that features two large plazas filled with attractions. Team up or face off in challenges like Fast Cash: Tip Tap’s Coin Spree where you collect as many gold coins as you can, or Knock ‘em Back: Bubble Blaster where you duke it out and try to survive with the most lives intact."
Alongside a new spot to explore, the Switch 2 Edition also expands the cast to include Rosalina and Co-Star Luma. It's perfect timing for the former, given she's about to have her big screen debut in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Alongside new characters, there's also new boss courses and a new assist mode to help you out as you play.
That's not all, though. Nintendo also revealed that three new amiibo are set to drop on the same day as the Switch 2 Edition: Elephant Mario, Poplin & Prince Florian, and Captain Toad and Talking Flower.
The Talking Flower — which is now available to preorder at Nintendo for $34.99 with a release date of March 12 — speaks to you randomly throughout the day, whether about what time it is, the temperature, or just to give you words of encouragement. If this chatty plant is something you can't wait to bring home, you can get your preorders in now ahead of release day.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo has hit a record-low price at Amazon — save $500 right now
SAVE $500: The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $1,099, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount that matches the record low at Amazon.
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Despite the FCC ban on foreign drones, you can still get yourself a DJI drone. The fine print of the ban explains that any drone already in the country are excluded from the new legislation, which means they're fair game for ownership and operation. However, that means stock is dwindling, so if you're searching for a DJI drone, check out this deal.
As of Jan. 23, the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount that takes a hefty $500 off the price. It also matches the record low at Amazon.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The DJI Mini 5 Pro is a premium drone and the Fly More Combo makes it just that much more appealing. The bundle includes the DJI Mini 5 Pro drone itself, the DJI RC 2 camera-drone remote controller, a set of filters, three DJI Mini 5 Pro Intelligent Flight batteries, three propeller sets, a shoulder bag, and more. Boiled down, this is everything you'd want for an epic drone set-up.
In terms of performance, the DJI Mini 5 Pro is a stellar model. It has a one-inch CMOS camera with 4K HDR filming at 60fps. You can also go with 4K 120fps for slow-motion filming. DJI also made this model especially appealing for night flying thanks to the 360 degree Nightscape Omnidirectional Sensing and Nighttime return-to-home function. DJI's ActiveTrack 360° technology is a must-have feature if you'll be filming moving subjects like a cyclist, skier, or surfer.
While it's still in stock and on sale for a record-low price, snag the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo. The bundle is packed with advanced accessories while still being a perfect model for beginners.
Seth Meyers unpacks Trumps detail-free framework of a deal on Greenland
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social he'd secured the "framework of a future deal" on Greenland on Thursday, but as for the details? That's basically it.
Seth Meyers took "A Closer Look" at the president's deal (?) with NATO on Late Night, including the fact that Trump referred to the timeframe as "infinite" without supplying terms, a timeline, or any other details.
"How do you have, like, no more details about a deal you just made for a thing only you want. You sound like you're doing a book report on a book you didn't read, but it's worse, because it's a book you wrote," says Meyers. "It's like if JD Salinger got up in front of the class and said, 'Uh, Catcher in the Rye is about, like, a baseball game or something. It takes place in like, a bakery, maybe.'"
Meyers then finished his monologue examining reports on why Trump backed down on his Greenland demands, after threatening tariffs and refusing to rule out using military force.
"This dumb episode's yet another example of what happens when Trump encounters even minimal resistance, he backs down," Meyers said. "It's a lesson opposition leaders here and abroad should remember."
The LG UltraGear 34-inch OLED gaming monitor is almost half price at Amazon — save $600
TL;DR: The LG 34-inch UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor has dropped to $699.99 at Amazon. That's nearly half off its usual $1,299.99 list price.
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The LG UltraGear range of gaming monitors have been seeing some strong price cuts on Amazon, but the latest offer is perfect if you’ve been hunting for an OLED version at a steal. As of Jan. 23, the LG 34-inch UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor has dropped to $699.99 on Amazon, slashing nearly half off its original $1,299.99 list price.
That’s a serious discount for a monitor that’s firmly aimed at high-end PC gamers, with all the bells and whistles one would expect from a brand like LG.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The 34-inch OLED panel sports a 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio with a dramatic 800R curve, wrapping your field of view in a way that flat screens can’t compete with — making it one of the best ways to improve your immersion when gaming. Resolution comes in at WQHD (3,440x1,440), which promises to strike a nice balance between visual sharpness and performance demands.
In terms of specs, speed is one of this monitor’s greatest strengths. You’re getting a blistering 240Hz refresh rate paired with an almost instantaneous 0.03ms response time, making it a great fit for competitive shooters like Fortnite and fast-paced action games like Hades II. Support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync also helps keep things smooth and tear-free, even when frame rates fluctuate.
What’s more, LG has leaned into the OLED advantage with DisplayHDR True Black 400, delivering deep blacks and punchy contrast that shine in darker scenes. Add HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort support, plus a fully adjustable stand, and you’ve got a monitor that works just as well for long gaming sessions as it does for everyday use when working or doing life admin.
As for other brands, you can also grab the 49-inch Samsung curved Odyssey G9 monitor for only $699.99. For more from LG, the 32-inch version of another monitor from the UltraGear range is now only $199.99.
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 23, 2026
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 gameHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026:
AcrossAttach, as one plant to anotherThe answer is Graft.
The answer is Reply.
The answer is Amp up.
The answer is Nolte.
The answer is Dweeb.
The answer is Grand.
The answer is Remow.
The answer is Apple.
The answer is Flute.
The answer is Type B.
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 the latest Mini Crossword.
ROW vs. ROWS in Excel: What's the difference?
Don't let that extra "S" fool you—ROW and ROWS do completely different jobs in Excel. One tells you where you are, while the other tells you how much space you have. If you're tired of formulas breaking when you delete a row, it's time to master the difference between these two tools.
Whatever is happening in Teyana Taylor and Geeses SNL teaser, Ill buy it
Teyana Taylor is hosting SNL this week alongside musical guest Geese, and the teaser is wonderfully weird.
The Oscar-nominated One Battle After Another star appeared with the Brooklyn band and SNL's Marcello Hernández to promote the upcoming show, and the sheer awkwardness is my kind of energy.
"Dream brunch rotation" indeed.
Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station (A25X7) review: Way too expensive
Anker’s latest Prime Wireless Charging Station makes some bold claims—and lives up to them. I really love this wireless charging station, but I do have one thing about it that I don’t like. Is it worth $230 of your hard-earned money? I’m not quite sure.
Stephen Colbert torches CBS during monologue on Trumps billion-dollar peace board
Donald Trump launched his "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, the president's committee that will function as "transitional administration" in the reconstruction of Gaza. 60 nations have been invited to join, with each member guaranteed a seat for the sky-high cost of $1 billion.
Stephen Colbert unpacked Trump's new billion-dollar board on The Late Show Thursday, including reports that Trump will be its chairman for life (even after he is no longer U.S. president) and hold the only veto over any matter. But he also landed a blow on his own network CBS (Colbert's show was controversially cancelled after the host accused CBS' parent company Paramount of paying a "big fat bribe" to Trump during a monologue.)
"Admittedly, the idea of paying a billion dollars to obey Donald Trump seems a little steep," Colbert said of the Board of Peace admission fee. "After all, CBS got to do it for just $16 million. Check my math on that one."
Someone call the fire department.
Save over $500 on the Roborock Qrevo CurvX at Amazon right now
SAVE $550: As of Jan. 23, the Roborock Qrevo CurvX is on sale for $949.99 at Amazon. That's a 37% discount on the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: roborock Roborock Qrevo CurvX $749.99 at Amazon$1,499.99 Save $750 Get Deal
Our love for robot vacuums has well and truly followed us into 2026, and if you've been looking for a great model that can vacuum and mop your floors, the Roborock Qrevo CurvX is a great choice. And as of Jan. 23, it's on sale for $949.99, taking $550 off the list price.
This robot vacuum is built to tackle all kinds of mess. With a 22,000Pa suction and a zero-tangle design, it can deal with everything from stubborn carpet debris to pet hair. The built-in mop means it can also scrub away at any stains or spills. It’s also the slimmest Roborock yet, so it can get into the low spaces under couches and cupboards where dust is hard to reach.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!Part of this vacuum's design is the dock. This is where it charges, empties, and does all its maintenance. The mops are washed here using 80°C hot water, and the dock handles drying, emptying, and refilling automatically. The navigation doesn't need any help from you either. It has obstacle recognition via structured light and an RGB camera, and the AdaptiLift chassis lets it adjust height up to 4cm to get over door thresholds and around furniture.
And it can all be controlled from the Roborock app, including cleaning modes and settings. It even a two-way voice interaction so you can talk to your pet when you're away from home.
Get this robot vacuum deal from Amazon now.
The Kamrui Pinova P2 Mini PC is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save over $400 with this coupon code
SAVE OVER $400: As of Jan. 23, the Kamrui Pinova P2 Mini PC is on sale for $292.46 at Amazon. Get 10% off and use code 12600KAMRUI at the checkout.
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If you're in need of a new gaming setup, but your desk space won't allow it, this deal on the Kamrui Pinova P2 Mini PC is the answer. A small, compact unit, this model is the ideal pick for gamers with not much space to spare. And as of Jan. 23, it's on sale for a new record-low price. You can find it at Amazon right now for $292.46 by stacking the 10% off code and 12600KAMRUI at the checkout.
And despite its size, it's powerful. It's powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600H processor, giving you up to 4.5GHz turbo performance. It comes with 16GB of dual-channel RAM and a 512GB SSD, with support for up to 4TB storage, so it's more than capable of handling multitasking and heavy gaming without lagging or slowing down.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The mini PC also supports triple 4K displays at 60Hz via HDMI, so you can extend your setup for a more immersive experience. It also includes WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and Gigabit Ethernet for fast connectivity, and has multiple USB ports for connecting extra devices or headsets.
Get this mini PC deal from Amazon.
How to watch Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere: Now streaming
Move over, A Complete Unknown, a new biopic just hit the streaming world. This time around, Jeremy Allen White trades The Bear's kitchen for the recording studio in Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, where he plays The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen.
The biopic also stars Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Odessa Young, Marc Maron, and David Krumholtz. It hit theaters last fall, but if you missed it, now's your chance to stream it at home. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.
What is Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere about?Written and directed by Scott Cooper and based on Warren Zanes' book Deliver Me From Nowhere, Springsteen follows Bruce Springsteen (White) during a pivotal moment in his life: recording his 1982 album Nebraska, just as he was on the cusp of global stardom. Rather than charting his life and career from beginning to end, Springsteen is already a star when Deliver Me From Nowhere opens. Like 2024's Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, it chronicles him grappling with his success and the ghosts of his past.
Check out the full trailer:
Is Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere worth watching?While it didn't earn a spot on our list of the best movies from 2025, White's performance has stirred up awards season hype. He was already nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture.
The Springsteen biopic currently holds a 60 percent critic rating at Rotten Tomatoes, but a more positive 82 percent audience rating.
Mashable's own film critic writes, "While the film's music remains classic as ever, and while White does an admirable job channeling Springsteen, Deliver Me From Nowhere fails to deliver anything revelatory about the actual emotions behind the music."
Still, if you're a Bruce Springsteen or Jeremy Allen White fan, it's certainly worth a watch.
Read our full review of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.
How to watch Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere at home Credit: 20th Century StudiosSpringsteen opened in theaters nationwide on Oct. 24, 2025, after premiering at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival. If you missed out, no biggie; it's now officially available to watch at home. You'll have three different ways to watch as of Jan. 23, 2026: buy it on digital video-on-demand retailers, rent it from digital video-on-demand retailers, or stream it. See the details below.
Buy or rent on digitalThe 20th Century Studios film officially made its at-home debut via video-on-demand retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV on Dec. 23, 2025. You can purchase Springsteen for your own digital library or rent it for 30 days. Just keep in mind that with rentals, you'll only have 48 hours to finish watching once you start.
Here are some quick links to buy or rent the film on digital:
Prime Video — $19.99 to rent, $24.99 to buy
Fandango at Home — $19.99 to rent, $24.99 to buy
Apple TV — $19.99 to rent, $24.99 to buy
Google Play — $24.99 to buy
YouTube — $24.99 to buy
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere made its streaming debut on Hulu on Jan. 23, 2026, just three months after its theatrical debut.
Hulu subscriptions start at $11.99 per month (thanks to a recent price hike), but there are a few different ways you can save. We've rounded up the best ongoing Hulu streaming deals below.
The best Hulu streaming dealsBest Hulu deal for most people: Hulu annual subscription Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu (with ads) annual subscription $119.99 per year (save $23.89) Get DealThe best way to cut back on the cost of a Hulu subscription is to opt for an annual plan instead of a monthly plan. By paying for a year upfront for $119.99 (which breaks down to $9.99 per month), you'll save about 16% or just shy of $24. It's not the biggest discount, but every dollar counts.
Best bundle deal: Get Hulu and Disney+ for 45% off Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu / Disney+ Hulu and Disney+ (with ads) $12.99 per month (save $10.99 per month) Get DealOne of the best deals in the streaming world is Disney's bundle plan. You can get both Disney+ and Hulu with ads in the Duo Basic bundle for just $12.99 per month. That's only a dollar more than paying for one streamer on its own, saving you about 45% total. Better yet, through Feb. 17, you can save an extra $3 on your first month of this bundle plan if you've never subscribed before.
Best for students: Hulu Student Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu Student (with ads) $1.99 per month (save $10 per month) Get DealCollege students can save 83% or $10 per month on a Hulu with ads subscription. Sign up through the Hulu Student promotional page and verify your college email address via SheerID, and the price will drop from $11.99 to just $1.99 per month.
Best for T-Mobile users: Hulu (with ads) free for select customers Opens in a new window Credit: T-Mobile / Hulu Hulu (with ads) free for select T-Mobile customers Get DealAside from the free trial, the only way you can get Hulu for free in 2026 is through T-Mobile's Go5G Next and Experience Beyond plans (you'll also get Netflix and Apple TV+ for free). If you're already on one of these plans, head over to the T-Mobile promo page and choose "redeem now" to claim the offer. You'll just have to enter your T-Mobile number and account details to sign up for Hulu. If you're not on the Go5G Next plan or Experience Beyond plan, make the switch to start taking advantage of the best free streaming lineup around.
Tesla Robotaxis now drive without safety monitors in Austin. Or do they?
Tesla now operates Robotaxis in Austin, Texas without human safety monitors in the driver's seat.
While the above sentence is technically correct, the company may have just moved the safety monitors to another car that follows the first one.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the news on X on Thursday. "Just started Tesla Robotaxi drives in Austin with no safety monitor in the car," he wrote. The official Tesla account on X went a step further, calling the ride "full unsupervised."
SEE ALSO: Elon Musk: Tesla FSD will soon become subscription-onlyOne "unsupervised" Robotaxi ride in a Tesla Model Y is detailed in a video by Joe Tegtmeyer, retweeted by Musk and Tesla. At one point, we see that a black Tesla Model Y is following the Robotaxi. "You'll also notice behind the Model Y is a chase car, I think they're using that for validation," Tegtmeyer says. The black car keeps following the Robotaxi throughout the ride.
Neither Musk nor Tesla have explained what the second car is for, so it's hard to make any definitive statement about it. It is, however, very possible that the car carries humans who are ready to intervene if something goes wrong with the Robotaxi ride, which sounds a lot like safety monitors.
Featured Video For You 'Admin night' is the most responsible fun you can have in 2026We'll see whether Robotaxis in Austin will start making autonomous rides without another Tesla following them. For now, this could just be a cool trick that allows Musk to brag about Robotaxis making autonomous rides with "no safety monitor in the car."
Meanwhile, Tesla's chief competitor Waymo is carrying out fully autonomous rides in six major cities in the U.S., having added Miami to the list just days ago.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for under $200 at Best Buy — 24 hours to save $50
SAVE $50: As of Jan. 23, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to $199.99 at Best Buy as part of the retailer's Deal of the Day. This is $50 off their list price of $249.99.
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Best Buy's Deal of the Day page has quite a nice surprise for Apple fans today. For those who have had their eye on the AirPods Pro 3 — which earned spots on both our lists of the best earbuds and best headphones — the retailer has marked them down to $199.99 on Jan. 23.
This deal saves you $50 off their standard list price of $249.99, but again, it only lasts through the rest of the day. If you've been hoping to pick up these earbuds for a discounted price, now is a great time to do it.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The AirPods Pro 3 are an upgrade well worth considering. Our review from writer Adam Doud called them "a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor." Compared to the Pro 2s, these cancel up to twice as much outside noise, so you can feel fully focused on what you're listening to.
Along with great sound quality, they also boast a battery life that lasts up to eight hours on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation turned on, or up to 10 hours if you're in Transparency mode or using the Hearing Aid feature. If they tick all the boxes for what you've been looking for in new earbuds, now is your chance to grab the AirPods Pro 3 for $50 off at Best Buy.
If you're curious which other earbuds are worth checking out right now, our roundup of the best earbuds can point you in the direction of some more of our favorite picks.


