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TL;DR: Live stream Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA is going global this week. There's a lot of attention on the NBA London game taking place this weekend, but Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies are first meeting in Berlin, Germany. The Uber Arena is going to be loud when these talented teams take to the court.

If you want to watch Magic vs. Grizzlies in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Magic vs. Grizzlies?

Magic vs. Grizzlies in the NBA starts at 2 p.m. ET on Jan. 15. This game takes place at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany.

How to watch Magic vs. Grizzlies for free

Magic vs. Grizzlies in the NBA is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the U.S. and UK, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S. or UK, meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S. or UK

5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% 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 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $55.99: As of Jan. 15, the Ninja Foodi Everyday PossibleCooker (6.5 quart) is on sale for only $74 at Walmart. That's a savings of 43%.

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We're mega fans of Ninja appliances at Mashable. Not only do they deliver excellent performance with beginner-friendly designs, but they're also reasonably priced. And one of our favorites just got even more affordable.

As of Jan. 15, the 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi Everyday PossibleCooker is on sale for only $74 at Walmart. That's 43% or $55.99 cheaper than usual. For what it's worth, it's still full price over at Amazon (not to mention from a third-party seller) and Ninja's own website.

The Everday PossibleCooker — the smaller version of our favorite Ninja multicooker (the PossibleCooker Pro) — replaces up to 10 different appliances in your kitchen. Mashable shopping reporter Sam Mangino writes, "This device doesn't look like a lot, essentially a hot plate and non-stick pot, but it's incredible how much it can do."

Besides cooking up to four cups of rice in a flash, it's also capable of slow-cooking food to perfection, searing and sautéing, boiling up to a pound of pasta, or roasting a seven-pound chicken. The pot itself can be transferred directly to the oven (up to 500 degrees), essentially acting as a dutch oven, and be used as a serving dish. The 6.5-quart option is ideally sized for family meals and won't take up a ton of counter space. Plus, its cool-touch handles make it a breeze to bring to potlucks.

It's usually a solid deal at $129.99, but for only $74, it's a total steal.

SAVE $50: As of Jan. 15, get the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft for just $199.99. That saves you $500 off of Amazon's color e-reader for 20% savings.

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Looking to up your reading goals in 2026? Maybe Heated Rivalry inspired you to read through the series on which it's based? Whatever your inspiration, it's time to put away your phone and crack open your next read. But before you get to that, how are you reading? If you've been vying for an e-reader, now's the time to shop. Kindles are on sale in the new year, even Colorsoft Kindles.

As of Jan. 15, the Kindle Colorsoft with 16GB of storage are back on sale. During Black Friday 2025, the Colorsoft dropped to its lowest price ever of $169.99. While it's not quite that discounted right now, its current sale price is pretty good. Grab the Kindle Colorsoft for $199.99 at Amazon, saving you $50 for 20% off.

The Kindle Colorsoft is a solid color e-reader. While we prefer Kobo's color e-readers, the Kindle Colorsoft offers the speed and convenience that Amazon's e-readers are best known for. It comes with 300ppi resolution in black and white and 150ppi color resolution. It has both adjustable brightness and warmth, and battery life that lasts up to two months.

Shop the Kindle Colorsoft at Amazon for $199.99 and save $50 on the color e-reader.

SAVE $15.34: The Mega Pokémon Kanto Region Trio build is on sale at Amazon for $19.62, down from the list price of $34.96. That's a 44% discount.

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It's been an exciting January for toy brick builders. Lego debuted the new Smart Play Star Wars sets at CES 2026 and we also have the first ever Lego Pokémon builds coming next month. But if you're not in the mood to wait on a Lego Pokémon build and you don't feel like spending Lego prices, there's a nice deal in store today at Amazon.

As of Jan. 15, the Mega Pokémon Kanto Region Trio build is on sale for only $19.62 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $34.96. That's a 44% discount that shaves a solid $15.34 off the price. Since the set includes three character builds, that works out to just $6.54 per figure.

SEE ALSO: How to qualify for the new and exclusive Lego Mini Pokémon Center

Designed for builders and fans aged seven and up, the Mega Pokémon Kanto Region Trio build lets you create your very own Pikachu, Charmander, and Meowth figures. Each character stands at four inches tall once built, and you're able to pose them as you see fit during play. In total, the trio has 529 bricks that are compatible with other name-brand bricks.

While this trio build is on sale for a major discount, snag the set (or two) to have one for yourself and one to give as a gift. At this price, it might even be worth considering birthday presents in the upcoming year. You can't go wrong with the Mega Pokémon Kanto Region Trio build.

SAVE $24: As of Jan. 15, get the Renpho Smart Scale for $39.99, down from its usual price of $63.99. That's a discount of 38% and the lowest price we've seen.

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If you're looking to meet some New Year's fitness goals or just planning to get in touch with important data about your body, a smart scale is a great way to do it. It's an even better route when you consider that you can snag a good one for less than $50 thanks to this Amazon deal.

As of Jan. 15, get the Renpho Smart Scale for $39.99, down from its usual price of $63.99. That's $24 off and a discount of 38%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: Stick to your fitness New Year resolutions with the Renpho Smart Scale for its lowest price yet

This affordable scale has all the info you need to tap into what's going on with your body thanks to a variety of sensors. It has six different metrics that can track things like weight, body fat percentage, muscle percentage, visceral fat index, BMI, and a 20-day weight trend. All of this info shows up on the scale's 5.33-inch screen so it's easy to read as well.

You can create multiple profiles on the scale so that the whole household can use it, and your health data can sync automatically with the Renpho Health App to see all the information that's been collected. There are also additional body metrics that you can see by connecting to the app, with options to connect weekly, monthly, and yearly for updates.

If you're ready to take charge of your health data and want to learn more about your metrics, you can't go wrong with this affordable scale, especially at this price.

Best new customer mobile deals Mint Mobile Shop unlimited plans for $15/month $15/month (Save $15) Get Deal AT&T Switch to AT&T and get up to $800 per line to pay off your phone Save up to $800 per line Get Deal T-Mobile Switch to T-Mobile and get $800 per line to pay off your phone Save up to $800 per line Get Deal

Verizon users had an unpleasant Wednesday with the widespread outages clustered in major cities across America. As of 10:20 pm on Jan. 14, Verizon says that the outages have been resolved, but even if you're back online, it may have left a sour taste in your mouth. If you're looking to switch mobile carriers, now is the time as Verizon's competitors have some well-timed deals for new customers.

If your contract is up, that means switching is easier and you jump on some extremely cheap savings from newcomer Mint Mobile. If your contract isn't paid off though, AT&T and T-Mobile have enticing deals to make it worth your while.

Here are the best new customer deals at AT&T, Mint Mobile, and T-Mobile.

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Mint Mobile is T-Mobile's budget subsidiary and right now, they have an extremely affordable deal for new customers. The holiday deal is still live, offering 50% off unlimited deals. For just $15 a month, access Mint Mobile's 5G/4G LTE network. Normally $30 a month, this deal offers 50% off three, six, or 12-month plans. Up front payment is required so plan to pay between $45 and $180 to get started.

More new customer Mint Mobile deals

• Get $15 off any 3-month plan with code '15NOW'

• Get $450 off a Samsung Galaxy S25 phone with a 12-month unlimited plan

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The biggest barrier to switching mobile carriers is your old contract. AT&T is helping you get around that with their latest new customer deal. When you switch to AT&T, the carrier will pay off your old phone balance. AT&T will send you a reward card providing you up to $800 per line to pay off your old plan. AT&T will even cover up to ten lines, meaning it could cover up to $8,000 of costs that come with switching plans.

More AT&T new customer deals

• Save up to $1,800 when you buy an iPhone 17 Pro with an Apple Watch SE3 and iPad together

• Get iPhone 17 Pro Max for up to $1,100 off

• Get Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for up to $1,000 off

• Get iPhone 17 Pro for $0

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T-Mobile is following AT&T's lead in helping new customers pay off their old contract. T-Mobile is also offering customers up to $800 per line to pay off their old contract. It's not as expansive as AT&T's deal as T-Mobiles will only cover up to four lines. That being said, it's still a great deal if T-Mobile is the carrier you hope to switch to.

More T-Mobile new customer deals

• Get an iPhone 17 for free when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your old number

• Save $800 on a Galaxy Z Flip 7 when you add a line on an Experience More or Experience Beyond Plan

SAVE $61.50: As of Jan. 15, the Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box is available to pre-order for $148.20 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $209.70. That's a discount of 29% and the lowest price we've seen.

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There have been a wide variety of Magic: The Gathering collections coming out as of late, and plenty of reasons to jump on each one. One of the most exciting for fans of both Magic and nostalgic toons is the Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box, which is set to arrive on March 6. If you've yet to lock yours in, now's the time to do it with this Amazon deal.

As of Jan. 15, the Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box is available to pre-order for $148.20 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $209.70. That's $61.50 off and a discount of 29%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: The Magic: The Gathering Tarkir Dragonstorm Play Booster Box is now below market value on Amazon

You're guaranteed to get the booster box at this price thanks to Amazon's pre-order price guarantee, which means this is the deal you'll get. This is what's charged when your product actually ships, so you don't have to worry about buying early and seeing another outlet undercut your price point.

This booster box has 30 packs of cards featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with 14 cards per pack. Each pack contains 1-4 Rares or Mythic rarities, 3-6 Uncommons, 6-9 Commons, and a potential Full Borderless or Mythic arc card.

If you're going to want to get in on this expansion, now's the time to do it. Get yours before it sells out at this price.

Bagel lovers, unite. Thursday, Jan. 15 is National Bagel Day. Don't act like you haven't had this date circled in your calendar. We know this is the highlight of your year. OK, maybe that's a bit much. Maybe it's the highlight of your month. There's not much else going on right now.

So how should you celebrate this special occasion? By eating as many bagels as possible, of course. And the good news is that there are plenty of promotions going live today to help you do exactly that. If you're looking to involved, check out some of the best freebies and discounts we found below.

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Buy one get one free on Thomas’ Bagels for National Bagel Day.

Bagel Boss

Get an extra 15% off on your Bagel Boss order when you use the promo code BD15 at the checkout. This offer is valid for purchases through Goldbelly.

Barry Bagels

Rewards Members can get a free bagel with cream cheese when purchasing a bagel with cream cheese or flavored cream cheese and any drink. There is a limit of one per customer.

Biggby Coffee

Get your hands on a bagel and cream cheese for just $1 on National Bagel Day at Biggby Coffee. To qualify, you need to purchase any 20-ounce or 24-ounce specialty beverage.

Bruegger’s Bagels

Bruegger's Rewards members can get a free bagel and cream cheese with any purchase on National Bagel Day.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Get a free Bagel & Shmear with any purchase on National Bagel Day. To qualify, mention "National Bagel Day" when ordering in-store.

Essa Bagels

Buy 24 bagels get six free when you order through Goldbelly.

Goldbergs Fine Foods

Get a free bagel with cream cheese included with any purchase.

H&H Bagels

H&H Rewards members can get a free bagel and spread sandwich on National Bagel Day. Order online or in the app to qualify.

Kroger

Buy one get one free on Thomas’ Bagels for National Bagel Day.

Noah’s NY Bagels

Rewards Members can get a free bagel and shmear. Simply sign up for their rewards program to grab this freebie.

Panera Bread

For National Bagel Day, when you buy an Asiago Bagel Stack you can get a second stack of your choice for free with code BOGOSTACK.

Publix

Buy one get one free on Dave’s Killer Bread Bagels for National Bagel Day.

Stop & Shop

Get a free bagel when you check in on your GO Rewards account (limit of one bagel per household). Not already a member? Sign up for free in store.

Target

$1 off One Mighty Mill Bagels for National Bagel Day.

Western Bagel

Get a 13 bagels for $15 with this special National Bagel Day deal.

SAVE $190: As of Jan. 15, the EcoFlow Delta 3 1000 Air portable power station is on sale for just $308.99 at Amazon instead of $499. That's a savings of 38% and its best price on record.

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When you think of a backup generator for your home, you probably don't picture something that fits on your countertop. But that's exactly what the EcoFlow Delta 3 1000 Air — a new addition to the brand's portable power station lineup — is. And for the first time, it's on sale for 38% off.

As of Jan. 15, the EcoFlow Delta 3 1000 Air is on sale for just $308.99 at Amazon. That's $190 off its list price of $499 and the lowest price since its late fall release.

The Delta 3 1000 Air power station is only about the size of a rice cooker, yet powerful enough to keep 99% of home-essential appliances up and running with its 960Wh battery capacity and 500W power output (1000W surge). So not only does it make a ceonvenient home backup power solution, but it's also portable enough (just 22 pounds) to power up a campsite or RV.

It sports AC, USB-C, and USB-A ports to cover your connectivity needs, with an indicator light on front to display your grid voltage stabilization. When it's time to charge up the power station itself, you can choose from four different options. A standard AC outlet will charge it up in just two hours, but if you don't have access to an AC outlet, you can utilize solar panels, gas generators, or your car's auxiliary port.

Between the huge surge in camping and off-grid living to the ongoing threat of extreme weather, portable power stations are having a moment. This is a smart opportunity to invest in one for your home and adventures without breaking the bank.

SAVE $30: The DJI Osmo Mobile 7 is on sale at Amazon for $59, down from the list price of $89. That's a 34% discount and a record-low price at Amazon.

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If your resolution for 2026 was to finally commit to creating social media content, you're probably considering how your recording set-up is feeling. If things are a bit rocky and you're looking for an affordable upgrade instead of buying a new camera, there's a solid deal in store at Amazon today.

As of Jan. 15, the DJI Osmo Mobile 7 is on sale for only $59 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $89. That ends up saving you $30 thanks to a 34% discount. It's also a new record-low price at Amazon.

A gimbal stabilizer is the perfect way to get a jumpstart on recording life's best moments to share with the rest of the world. It's much less expensive than investing in a creator-approved camera since it lets you use the iPhone or Android device you already own.

SEE ALSO: The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is finally in stock and on sale at Amazon — save over $600

The DJI Osmo Mobile 7 works as a stabilizing gimbal while you're on the move or can turn into a stationary tripod when you're not. Of course, since DJI is a content-creator brand, they loaded up the Osmo Mobile 7 with other fantastic features like ActiveTrack 7.0 which follows your subject and a lightweight design, weighing only 300 grams.

Mashable Assistant Editor Amanda Yeo recently tested out the new DJI Osmo Mobile 8 and noted the weight of about 370 grams to be a downfall. At times, going with an older model is a more practical option, and in this case, it comes with a lower weight in addition to a lower price.

DJI mentions users will be able to get about 10 hours of use from the Osmo Mobile 7 before it'll need a recharge. Did we mention you can use some of the juice from the Osmo Mobile 7 to recharge your phone? That'll come in handy during longer days of recording content. Pair this with the oh-so popular DJI Mic Mini, and you'll have a complete set-up.

Since the DJI Osmo Mobile 7 has never been this cheap before at Amazon, it's a great time to snag the super capable gimbal stabilizer. It's on sale for only $59 and it even includes a travel-friendly carrying case.

Comedy, thriller, mystery and a spot of the supernatural combine in the trailer for How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, the new Netflix series from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee.

The show follows three childhood friends, Saoirse (Roísín Gallagher), Robyn (Sinéad Keenan), and Dara (Caoilfhionn Dunne), after the death of a fourth friend sends them on a mysterious adventure that begins at her wake and journeys into the past.

Tom Basden, Art Campion, Michelle Fairley, Josh Finan, Bronagh Gallagher, Booker Darragh Hand, Ardal O’Hanlon, Natasha O’Keeffe and Emmett J. Scanlan also star.

How to Get to Heaven From Belfast is streaming on Netflix from February 2026.

Tea, the platform designed for women to discuss the men they date and potential "red flags," is relaunching today — but it won't be on the App Store.

Tea is part of an online ecosystem of whisper networks for women to find information ("tea") on potential suitors, similar to Are We Dating the Same Guy Facebook groups. Last July, Tea made headlines when two hacks exposed thousands of user images (including selfies and photos of ID cards like drivers' licenses) as well as personal chats and phone numbers. Then, in October, Apple removed Tea from the App Store (as well as its rival app for men, TeaOnHer) for not meeting its content moderation and user privacy requirements.

SEE ALSO: Google reverses key parental control policy

Now, Tea is back as a website: app.teaforwomen.com. 

Asked about how Tea intends on protecting users following the 2025 leaks, Tea's vice president of trust and safety, Jessica Dees, told Mashable, "We have taken meaningful steps to strengthen the platform's safety and security posture, including enhancing internal safeguards, reinforcing access controls, and implementing additional review and monitoring processes designed to protect sensitive information and support responsible participation."

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Dees went on to say that the relaunch "reflects a deliberate focus on strengthening and expanding access to Tea's safety and verification tools while reinforcing accountability across the platform." Following the incidents, Tea began working with third-party security teams to understand how they occurred and implemented additional security controls.

Screenshots of the website experience shared with Mashable make the website appear Instagram-like, featuring images of men alongside captions about women's (usually negative) experiences with them, complete with comments from other users. You can even react with green or red flags.

As for Android users, Tea remained on Google Play despite the App Store removal and is still available to download. Tea also announced today that the Android app is getting new community features: an "elevated" forum experience with interactive spaces like a virtual speakeasy and an in-app AI dating coach. According to images shared with Mashable, the AI dating coach chats are "private and secure," and an upcoming feature is the ability to use the AI to analyze the vibes of a dating app conversation (like "playful" and "casual").

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Online whisper networks, often led by women, have emerged in the dating app era as users encounter bad actors, ranging from scammers to assaulters. They're unlikely to go away, but whether women will come back to Tea following what happened last year remains to be seen.

Apple's iPhone 17e might be getting a big display upgrade.

The original "e" iPhone — the iPhone 16e, which launched in February 2025 — was an affordable iPhone variant with a powerful chip, but with no MagSafe and a display that featured an old-school cutout instead of Apple's Dynamic Island.

The iPhone 17e, which is rumored to arrive in the next couple of months, will have a significantly upgraded display. According to leaker Digital Chat Station's Weibo post, it will have a 6.1-inch, 60Hz LTPS OLED display with the Dynamic Island. Other improvements include the new A19 chip, and Face ID facial recognition.

SEE ALSO: iOS 26 bug is turning Android photos red in iPhone camera app

Yes, at 60Hz it won't match the displays on the iPhone 17 series, all of which feature a 120Hz display, but at least it will have a similar design and the added convenience of getting notifications and other info via the Dynamic Island.

The same leaker account also posted some predictions about Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 series of phones. According to the report, the screen sizes on the iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max, will be exactly the same as on their predecessors.

The iPhone 18 will thus reportedly have a 6.27-inch display; iPhone Air will come with a 6.55-inch display, the iPhone 18 Pro will have a 6.27-inch display, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will have a 6.86-inch display.

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The displays of the Pro models might come with one key difference. The leaker claims that the iPhone 18 and the iPhone Air 2 will have the Dynamic Island display, while the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will have an under-display camera "with new area."

We've heard several rumors about this before, including one that says the Dynamic Island will be completely gone from these devices.

This is one of the wildest stories about the making of a Hollywood film EVER and many of you have probably never heard it before.

In 1984, film librarian Merle Ray Harlin was charged with stealing 419 films. One scrap found in his vast collection was a missing scene from the 1954 film A Star Is Born starring Judy Garland. So many films that could have been lost to history… and so many more that we don’t even know are lost! Unfortunately, that loss still includes 7 minutes of A Star Is Born.

If you try to watch the entire originally screened cut of A Star Is Born now, it’s a pretty odd experience. About 41 minutes into the film, it briefly ceases to be a “motion” picture, instead suddenly consisting of still images like some avant-garde thing your Brooklyn boyfriend would drag you to see. It’s odd.

Only 4 missing minutes from A Star Is Born were recovered from Merle Harlin…there are still 7 minutes of the full cut of the movie that are presumably lost to time forever, resulting in a somewhat incomplete film. So, who stole those last seven minutes? And why does it matter?

A Star is Born (1954) is now streaming.

Spotify Premium is about to become more expensive.

The company announced the change in a blog post Thursday, saying it's updating the price of Spotify Premium in the U.S., Estonia, and Latvia. And when Spotify updates prices, it's typically upwards.

The change, which is going live in February, will soon be announced to Premium subscribers via email.

In short, you'll have to pay one dollar more for Premium in the U.S. Starting in February, the price for Individual Premium plans will go up from $11.99 per month to $12.99 per month, while Student plans are going up from $5.99 to $6.99.

Things won't be anything better for Duo subscribers, as the price of that plan is going up $2, from $16.99 to $18.99, while Family plan is going up from $19.99 to $21.99.

SEE ALSO: Spotify is no longer running ICE recruitment ads

The company didn't list too many reasons for the change, claiming merely it's updating its pricing to "keep delivering a great experience."

Spotify prices have gone up steadily over the past couple of years. Most recently, the company lifted prices in June 2024 in the U.S., which was the second such hike in a year.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you have a green thumb.

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 January 15, 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: Landscaping instruments

• Green: Fixed

• Blue: Small units

• Purple: Male titles

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Gardening tools

• Green: Unmoving

• Blue: Things that come in flakes

• Purple: Words formed by two men's names

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 #949 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Gardening tools: HOSE, RAKE, SHOVEL, SPADE

• Unmoving: FROZEN, STATIC, STATIONARY, STILL

• Things that come in flakes: CEREAL, DANDRUFF, SALT, SNOW

• Words formed by two men's names: JACKAL, LEVITATE, MELTED, PATRON

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 January 15, 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 have great hearing.

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.

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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.

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The words are related to a body part.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe parts of your hearing aids.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Hear Hear.

NYT Strands word list for January 15

• Stirruo

• Cartilage

• Lobe

• Hammber

• Anvil

• Hear Hear

• Drum

• Canal

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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 love geology.

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.

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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.

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A gorge.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter C.

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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...

CHASM

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.

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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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NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 has safely returned to Earth in an unprecedented ISS medical evacuation, splashing down off the Californian coast on Thursday morning.

Landing in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego at 3:41 a.m. ET / 12:41 a.m. PT, a Dragon capsule saw four astronauts safely returned from the International Space Station after a 167-day mission. NASA's Commander Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan's Kimiya Yui, and Russia's Oleg Platonov landed right on time, according to NASA, and were retrieved by a SpaceX recovery crew waiting nearby.

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You can watch the splashdown on NASA's YouTube livestream (around the 1:30:00 mark).

As the capsule waited for the SpaceX recovery crew, a few cheeky dolphins popped up right beside it:

Cute! Credit: NASA / YouTube

The crew's landing date was brought forward due to medical concerns with one of the crew, the name of whom NASA has kept confidential during all press statements. Mashable space reporter Elisha Sauers took a detailed look at NASA's first medical evacuation from the ISS. According to NASA, the crew member "remains stable," and stated in a press release, "Due to medical privacy, it is not appropriate for NASA to share more details about the crew member."

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After being brought aboard the SpaceX recovery ship, all four astronauts exited the capsule with help from the crew, then were transported immediately to a medical tent on board. According to NASA, they're set to be assessed in a local hospital overnight and then taken to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for further evaluation.

NASA Commander Zena Cardman emerging from the landed Dragon capsule. Credit: NASA / YouTube

Crew-11 left Earth on Aug. 1, 2025, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and have since conducted research and experiments designed to prepare for future human exploration of Mars and the moon.

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