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Agent Jones, Peely, and all of your other favorite Fortnite characters are headed back to iOS after an absence of nearly three-and-a-half years. 

"Remember Fortnite on iOS?" the official Fortnite account on X posted. "How bout we bring that back."

But, don't get too excited if you're a Fortnite player in the U.S. or UK, for example. Fortnite for iOS is only headed back to your iPhone if you live in the European Union. 

Fortnite is only returning for EU users

Why? Well, Apple's hand is being forced by a new EU law called the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In fact, Fortnite explicitly gave a shout out to the DMA in its announcement and thanked it for making Fortnite's return possible.

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How does this law affect Fortnite and the iPhone? 

The most relevant part of the mandate is that Apple must enable users in the EU to access alternative marketplaces on their devices and permit developers to distribute their apps through those alternative platforms.

With the DMA, Fortnite no longer has to play by Apple's App Store rules.

Apple vs. Epic Games: The game developer racks up a win

If readers will recall, Epic Games and Apple had a very public falling out back in August 2020. Those who play the massively popular multiplayer battle-royale game can buy in-game items and character skins via the Fortnite currency V-Bucks. That summer, Epic Games launched a new way for Fortnite players to purchase V-Bucks at a discount by bypassing Apple's App Store's in-app purchases and buying directly from Epic Games. 

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This workaround meant that Apple would lose out on its 30 percent cut that it gets from users who make purchases from its App Store. This circumvention was also in violation of Apple's App Store policies. Shortly after Epic Games made its announcement, Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store.

Instead of scrapping the V-Bucks discount, Epic Games decided to go to war with Apple. The developer filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, which had mixed results for both parties. Other tech giants like Microsoft and Google took sides, and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney made it clear the Fortnite would basically be "blacklisted" from the App Store for years as the companies exhausted all legal options. 

Now, thanks to the EU's DMA, Epic Games can distribute an official iPhone app through alternative iOS app stores and avoid Apple's in-app purchase cut without breaking the company's App Store policies. 

According to Apple, iOS changes related to the EU's DMA law will roll out in March with iOS 17.4.

Remember, at least for now, this only affects iPhone users in the European Union. So, sorry, U.S., UK, and players everywhere else in the world. There's still no Fortnite iOS app for you. (However, there are other ways to play Fortnite on your device via third-party services, such as through Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia's GeForce Now.)

Still, for Fortnite players in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden, this is a little like winning a Victory Crown.

Contrary to popular opinion, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be just for your significant other. That's right, it's totally OK to give a gift to a loved one whom you're not currently dating (and never will), because doing a nice thing for someone is... well, nice.

That doesn't make shopping for Valentine's Day gifts for him any easier, though. Getting the right gifts for the men in your life is a tough task, especially with every brand under the sun practically screaming at you to buy whiskey stones and power tools.

SEE ALSO: Best Valentine's Day gifts for her: Thoughtful items to up the romance

Plug your ears and stop listening to the distractions, because we've rounded up some stellar Valentine's Day gift ideas to get for any guy come February 14. Scroll on to find awesome gadgets and under-the-radar finds for guys you aren't romantically interested in, and for the one you are. We're talking dads, brothers, cousins, uncles, platonic male buddies, and boyfriends.

Let me get something off my chest: Writing this article took longer than it should have because I had to brainstorm a PG headline for a popcorn bucket that the internet has compared to both a sex toy and a butthole in the past 24 hours. So yeah, let me introduce you to AMC's limited edition Dune: Part Two sandworm popcorn vessel.

This...this is what it looks like. Brace yourself. It's weird.

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A lot of people think this sandworm bucket looks like Fleshlight, which is a sex toy that you use to... You know what, I'm assuming you can figure that one out. Needless to say, that probably wouldn't be most folks' first choice for a container that holds popcorn.

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There were lots of good jokes.

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There was a great dril reference.

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And honestly, I cannot count or unsee the number of references to buttholes, genitals, sex, and everything else that this cursed bucket inspired online.

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I just wonder... Did the marketing team do this on purpose? Did they really not consider what this thing looked like? I mean, I get that it looks like the sandworms in the movie, but it also looks...exactly like what everyone has said it looks like. Was everyone in that marketing meeting too embarrassed to raise their hand and go, "Uh, hey everyone, does that kind of look like...?"

SEE ALSO: An ode to 'Dune's sandworms, the coolest creatures you'll see on screen this year

Then again, it did get a lot of attention and create a lot of internet buzz. NSFW, crass attention — but attention nonetheless. So now you know, if go see Dune: Part Two, be prepared to potentially witness some things you can't unsee in the movie theater.

OpenAI has an update to fix ChatGPT's "laziness" over the past few months.

On Thursday, the OpenAI announced an update to GPT-4 Turbo, its most advanced LLM. GPT-4 Turbo is still only available in limited preview through the API, meaning it doesn't power ChatGPT. However, the hope is this fix will eventually roll out to ChatGPT, too.

SEE ALSO: Here's how OpenAI plans to address election misinformation on ChatGPT and Dall-E OpenAI addresses LLM lethargy

In December, OpenAI acknowledged complaints that ChatGPT gave less thorough and helpful answers, sometimes even giving up before completing a task. The issue was attributed to the fact that the model may slowly share degraded responses over time, which could account for why users noticed the issue as far as six months ago.

Users also theorized that ChatGPT was slower and less useful because bandwidth was limited to meet the demands of higher traffic. In yesterday's announcement, OpenAI doesn't mention specific updates to GPT-4, which currently powers ChatGPT. But updates to GPT-4 Turbo and acknowledgment of the same issue with GPT-4 is a good sign.

Explaining updates to GPT-4 Turbo, the OpenAI blog post said, "This model completes tasks like code generation more thoroughly than the previous preview model and is intended to reduce cases of 'laziness' where the model doesn’t complete a task."

GPT-4 Turbo was announced at OpenAI's developer conference in November (which quickly overshadowed by the failed attempt to oust Sam Altman). The GPT-4 Turbo model has more up-to-date information and has a larger context window, meaning it's capable of processing much more at data from a single prompt.

As of yesterday, a preview model of the updated GPT-4 Turbo is now available.

TL;DR: The 2024 Dutch Darts Masters is available to stream for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

After securing a win at the Bahrain Darts Masters, Luke Littler will be looking to do it all over again at the second event of the World Series of Darts: the Dutch Darts Masters. It's not going to be easy, because the best of the best are taking part in this popular tournament.

If you want to watch the 2024 Dutch Darts Masters for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is the 2024 Dutch Darts Masters?

The 2024 Dutch Darts Masters will take place from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27. The tournament will be held at Maaspoort Den Bosch.

How to watch the 2024 Dutch Darts Masters for free

Fans can watch the 2024 Dutch Darts Masters on ITV3 and ITV4, with free live streaming available on ITVX.

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

Unblock ITVX to stream the 2024 Dutch Darts Masters 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 UK

4. Visit ITVX

5. Steam the 2024 Dutch Darts Masters for free

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can gain access to ITVX without committing with your cash. This is not a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to stream the 2024 Dutch Darts Masters before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking ITVX, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 94 countries including the UK

• 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

• Up to five simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream the 2024 Dutch Darts Masters for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $1,000: As of Jan. 26, get the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 (Intel Core i9-12900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for just $1,999.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount.

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Looking for ways to do more in your workday? It may not seem like there's enough time to finish everything that needs to get done, especially at work. But if the bulk of your workday means sitting at a computer whittling away at a seemingly endless list of tasks, there's a laptop that can help you power through it all.

As of Jan. 26, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 (Intel Core i9-12900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $1,999.99. That's $1,000 off its normal price of $2,999.99 and a discount of 33%.

SEE ALSO: The best gaming laptops of 2024, no matter your budget

This laptop is a certified beast, which is why it normally costs nearly $3,000. It has two touchscreens, with one 15-inch 4K OLED display and a rectangular OLED above the keyboard. It also boasts impressive specs like an Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, and 32GB of RAM with a 1TB SSD to store everything you need.

This is a great option for anyone who needs a little push to get things done because you can put one screen on the smaller LED panel and use the larger one to work on a different task. Or you can display a spreadsheet on one screen and the project you need to pull data from on the other. But it can also handle various tasks that need more processing power thanks to what's under the hood.

For anyone who needs more power and real estate to get things done, this could be a fantastic buy. And at $1,000 off, now's the time to buy if you've had your eye on it.

SAVE 24%: Get the Beats Studio Buds+ noise-canceling earbuds for $129.99 Amazon. That's a discount of $39.96 off the regular price of $169.95.

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In today's overly-stimulated world, having top-notch noise cancellation is of the utmost importance. Of course, you also want your earbuds to be comfortable and functional across all of your activities, whether you're hitting the gym or going for a run. And there's a great, noise-canceling pair on sale today.

Beats Studio Buds+ are on sale for $129.99 at Amazon as of today, Jan. 26. This is 24% off the list price of $169.95, which puts $39.96 back in your wallet. While we saw the price drop lower back in November, this is the second-lowest price we've seen. They've been hanging out at this price since the new year, but that doesn't mean you should wait to buy: we don't know when the price will jump back up.

SEE ALSO: We tried a pair of earbuds designed by Olivia Rodrigo to see if they're actually good

While Beats Studio Buds+ are known for having excellent noise-canceling technology, the earbuds also have a host of other features that make them a great value. For starters, they're water and sweat-resistant, making them a great choice for indoor and outdoor exercise. Plus, they come with four different silicone tip sets, allowing you to customize the earbuds to the shape of your ear for the perfect fit. Not only are these tips super comfortable but you'll also have a more secure seal, reinforcing their ability to keep noise away.

Take advantage of this deal while it's still here and get a pair of Beats Studio Buds+ for just $129.99 today.

From the Barbie snubs to Elon trying to hook Mr. Beast, host Josh Burstein takes us on a comedic journey through the week's top stories.

10% OFF LEGOS: Build your next adventure with at least 10% off select Lego sets for Best Buy Plus & Total members.

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Legos are a good time no matter your age, making them a great gift for anyone in the family. (They also offer a sneaky way to engage kids in hands-on learning and creative problem-solving.) But, if you peek at the price tag, you might hesitate before clicking "add to cart."

Before you remove that Lego set from your wishlist, consider this: Best Buy Plus and Total members can get up to 10% off select Lego sets with their membership and other perks like free two-day shipping and extended return windows.

SEE ALSO: The best Lego kits for adults, because you never grow out of Lego

The membership isn't free — the Plus membership costs $49.99/year, and the Total membership costs $179.99/year — but the savings and benefits (including free 2-day shipping, early access to sales, and extended return windows) can quickly outweigh the cost. So, if you're a Lego fan or have little ones who love building and creating, signing up for a Best Buy Plus or Total membership could be worth it for the discounted Lego sets alone.

Need some inspiration for which Lego sets to buy? Here are our favorite member exclusives and top picks for Lego sets available at Best Buy:

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Ever dreamt of walking in the footsteps of the galaxy's most notorious bounty hunter? Now you can, brick by meticulous brick, with the Star Wars The Mandalorian Helmet (75328) Lego set. This 584-piece set is a satisfying build and a display-worthy trophy for any Star Wars fan.

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If you prefer the world of wizardry and magic, the Harry Potter Hogwarts Courtyard: Sirius’s Rescue (76401) Lego set is a must-have. It captures the iconic details of Hogwarts and includes mini-figures of Sirius Black, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Buckbeak the Hippogriff.

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For all the gamers out there, the Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course (71360) offers an IRL challenge for both Lego and Mario fans. This 231-piece set involves building a physical course for Mario to navigate through, collecting coins, and defeating enemies along the way. It's the perfect activity for family game night or a fun solo adventure.

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Apple might be on the way to fixing the weirdest problem with the highest-end iPad Pro.

As it stands, the 2022 iPad Pro's front camera is on the top of the device when viewed in landscape mode. In other words, turning the iPad on the side creates an odd angle for video calls.

However, according to 9to5Mac, some stray code found in the iOS 17.4 beta update suggests Apple could fix this soon with the next-gen iPad model.

SEE ALSO: OLED iPad Pro is reportedly in production. Here’s when it’s expected to launch. iOS 17.4 code reveals much more than just what's coming to iPhone

To be more specific, there is language in the update that pretty explicitly references putting an iPad in landscape (horizontal) mode in order to set up Face ID, which isn't possible on any current iPad.

The 10th generation iPad has a camera in the right place for that, but it doesn't support Face ID.

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“During Face ID setup, iPad needs to be in landscape with the camera at the top of the screen. Once setup is complete, Face ID works in portrait and landscape,” one of the messages says, according to 9to5Mac.

Reports indicate that Apple may release a new iPad Pro in 2024 with, among other things, shiny new OLED displays.

It's possible that these new iPads are the ones being referenced in this code, but we won't know for sure until the devices are in our hands.

SAVE $70: The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet is on sale for $99.98. The Amazon wireless charging dock is included in this deal, which means you're paying $55 less than if you were to buy these two items separately. This bundle is 41% off its regular list price of $169.98.

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Finding a budget-friendly tablet that can meet your entertainment needs can be challenging. Today's, deal, however, can help you finally check that off your list.

As of today, Jan. 26, you can score the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet and the Amazon wireless charging dock for just $99.98. That's $70 (or 41%) off the bundle's regular price of $169.98, and $55 less than the cost of buying each item separately. This bundle is only $10 above its lowest price ever, so today's savings are a good deal.

When Mashable's RJ Anderson reviewed the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet in 2023, he praised it as an affordable tablet for folks who are looking for basic entertainment features. Anderson described it as "a great introductory tablet for anyone interested in entertainment functions like streaming, social media, and reading on the go." That said, he also warned that it was no replacement for an iPad. Therefore, shoppers need to get clear on what they're looking for in a tablet before they buy. However, with a price as low as $99.98, the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus makes a great value buy.

Take advantage of the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet bundle deal at Amazon and give yourself the gift of having your favorite entertainment with you on the go.

If you've ever wanted to see Dev Patel deliver a John Wick-style beatdown, then Monkey Man is the film for you.

Directed by Patel and produced by Jordan Peele, Monkey Man is inspired by the legend of Hanuman, a Hindu god who appears in the Ramayana. The film introduces us to Kid (Patel), an anonymous, gorilla mask-wearing street fighter with a dark past. But when Kid manages to infiltrate the inner circle of the corrupt leaders who killed his mother and suppress the poor, he'll embark on an explosive quest of retribution.

From the looks of the trailer, said quest will be one bloody ride, with Patel turning everything from mirror shards to pots and pans to aquariums into deadly weapons.

Sign us up for this Patel-Peele team-up!

Monkey Man hits theaters Apr. 5.

SAVE $17: As of Jan. 26, get an Amazon Echo Glow smart lamp on sale at Woot! for just $12.99. That's a discount of 59%.

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It's hard enough to pull yourself out of a warm, cozy bed in the morning as an adult. It's not exactly a cakewalk for kids either, even if they seem like boundless little balls of energy. Still, school and other obligations await, and you've got to get the kids up and out the door each day with relative ease. That starts with getting them to bed on time. If that seems like a monumental task some days, the Amazon Echo Glow smart lamp may be able to assist.

As of Jan. 26, you can get an Echo Glow at Woot! for just $12.99. That's $17 off its normal price of $29.99, or what it's currently available for on Amazon, and a discount of 59%. It's also the lowest price we've seen the Echo Glow since September's Woot! sale.

SEE ALSO: Make your home smarter this winter for up to 43% off at Amazon

These refurbished items have been thoroughly tested and vetted by Amazon to ensure they still work like new. You may see some blemishes on the product (scuffs or scratches), and it might be repackaged.

This smart lamp is the perfect solution to help your rugrats form better sleep routines while offering a more gentle way to wake them in the mornings. They can use the lamp's calming rainbow of colors as a sweet wake-up call or drift off to sleep easier with the help of content that's perfect for getting some shut-eye. You can adjust the brightness and play music for a dance party as well.

The unit also has a Rainbow Timer to help your kids complete tasks like getting prepared to leave home in the mornings or brushing their teeth for the recommended two minutes at night. Beyond that, it's the same Echo device you know and love, all for under $15.

If you don't have kids, it can work for you as well. Just be sure you have a main Echo device to sync it with, as this unit will not work solo.

Wondering how to watch college basketball this season? Here are your best options: Best for affordability Sling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $79.99/month Get Deal

The Indiana Hoosiers and Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a Big Ten Conference contest at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday, Jan. 27. The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT. 

Indiana comes into the matchup 12-7 overall and 4-4 in the Big Ten. Most recently, Wisconsin beat the IU Hoosiers 91-79 on Jan 19. After the first 19 games, Malik Reneau is the top scorer for Indiana with 16.5 points per game.

Illinois, ranked No. 10 in The Associated Press poll, enters the contest 14-5 overall and 5-3 in the Big Ten. On Wednesday, Northwestern beat Illinois 96-91 in overtime. Marcus Domask has scored the most points this season for Illinois with 287 points in 19 games for the Illini, and it gives him an average of 15.1 points per contest. Terrence Shannon Jr. is leading Illinois with 20.5 points per game, and he has played in 13 of the team’s 19 games.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college basketball without cable

Mike Woodson is the Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball head coach. Brad Underwood is the Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball head coach. 

Indiana vs. Illinois basketball game time and network

The Indiana Hoosiers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball game is scheduled for a 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT start on FOX on Saturday, Jan. 27. The FOX broadcasters are scheduled to be Jason Benetti (play-by-play) and Robbie Hummel (analyst). 

Without cable or satellite TV, some options to watch the IU Hoosiers vs. Illinois men’s basketball game via online live stream include FuboTV and Sling.

Best streaming services for the Illinois vs. IU basketball game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college basketball without cable or satellite TV. Here are the best streaming services to consider for the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. IU Hoosiers basketball game on FOX.  

Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month Get Deal

FOX is available on Sling TV in select markets. Those include Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Gainesville, Houston, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. 

If you’re not in one of those markets, getting Sling TV won’t help you watch the IU vs. Illinois men’s basketball game. 

If you’re in one of those markets, getting Sling TV for Illinois vs. Indiana basketball would work for you. You’ll need the Blue Plan, which comes at $20 for the first month and $40 for subsequent months.  

Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network and SEC Network.

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FuboTV offers more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

Visit the FuboTV website to see if your zip code includes the FOX broadcast. If you’re in luck, then you can get FOX with the FuboTV Pro plan at a rate of $79.99 per month.

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NBCSN, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network, and SEC Network. 

Wondering how to watch college basketball this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $79.99/month Get Deal

The Kentucky Wildcats and Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a Southeastern Conference contest at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Saturday, Jan. 27. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT. 

Kentucky, ranked No. 6 in The Associated Press poll, enters the matchup 14-4 overall and 4-2 in the SEC. Most recently, South Carolina defeated the UK Wildcats 79-62 on Tuesday. After the first 18 games, Antonio Reeves leads Kentucky in scoring with 19.2 points per game. 

Arkansas comes into the contest 10-9 overall and 1-5 in the SEC. On Wednesday, Ole Miss beat Arkansas 77-51. Tramon Mark is Arkansas’ top scorer with 17.8 points per game through the first 18 contests.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college basketball without cable

Eric Musselman is the Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball head coach. John Calipari is the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball head coach.  

Arkansas vs. Kentucky basketball game time and network

The Arkansas Razorbacks vs. UK Wildcats men’s basketball game is scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT on Saturday, Jan. 27. ESPN broadcasters for the game are scheduled to be Dan Shulman (play-by-play), Jay Bilas (analyst) and Jess Sims (reporter). 

If you don’t have cable or satellite TV, online live-streaming platforms such as FuboTV and Sling offer alternatives for enjoying the game.

Best streaming services for the Kentucky vs. Arkansas basketball game 

If you’ve gotten rid of cable and satellite TV, you'll need a streaming platform. To see Saturday’s Kentucky Wildcats vs. Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball game, here are the top streaming solutions available to you.

Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month Get Deal

Sling TV's $55/month package includes 46 channels, catering to the needs of college basketball fans and includes ESPN coverage of showdowns like the Arkansas Razorbacks vs. UK Wildcats men’s basketball game. Newcomers to Sling TV enjoy a $27.50 rate for the first month. 

If you’re looking to mainly watch the Arkansas vs. Kentucky game, the Orange Plan includes ESPN and is available at $20 for the first month, followed by $40 monthly.

Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network and SEC Network.

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: FuboTV FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $79.99/month Get Deal

FuboTV gives you the opportunity to try it free for seven days and explore its extensive selection of more than 250 live TV channels. If you’re a college basketball fan, the Pro package costs $79.99 per month with channels like ESPN to watch the Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball game.  

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NBCSN, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network, and SEC Network. 

SAVE UP TO $44: As of Jan. 26, both of Xbox's two best controllers — the Elite Series 2 and Elite Series 2 Core — are on sale. Save up to $44 on the Core version and $29 on the standard version for a limited time.

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If you have an Xbox Series X or S, you already have a controller. While you may think that one is good enough — and maybe it is, Xbox's standard controllers aren't bad by any means — indulge us while we tell you why you should probably upgrade.

For a limited time, Xbox's two best controllers — the Elite Series 2 and Elite Series 2 Core — are on sale for up to $44 off the usual price. These pro-style controllers are some of the best on the market, so don't let the chance to save some money on one pass you by.

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The Elite Series 2 is everything that's great about the standard Xbox controller but with more features, customization options, and an overall premium feel. The controller comes with a suite of swappable parts, including multiple thumbstick options, an additional D-pad, and four back paddles that can be key-mapped however you want. You'll also have the ability to adjust the tension in each thumbstick, choose from three different trigger settings, and switch between three custom button configuration profiles on the fly. As a bonus, the controller comes with a hard carrying case to store all the parts, and it has a charging dock on the inside. (Did we mention it has a 40-hour battery life?)

The Elite Series 2 Core is a budget-friendly alternative to the regular Series 2 and also has its fair share of great features. It's a bit stripped down, but you'll get those adjustable tension thumbsticks, trigger settings, button mapping profiles, rubberized grip, and the same battery life at a much more affordable price. You'll have to forego the swappable parts and carrying case, but if that's fine with you, it's a great deal at just $95.99 (while it's on sale, at least).

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The Duke and Clemson men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in an Atlantic Coast Conference contest at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, Jan. 27. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET. 

Duke, ranked No. 12 in The Associated Press poll, enters the matchup 14-4 overall and 5-2 in the ACC. Most recently, Duke defeated Louisville 83-69 on Tuesday. After 18 games, Kyle Filipowski leads Duke with 18.2 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. 

Clemson comes into the contest 13-5 overall and 3-4 in the ACC. On Jan. 20, Clemson beat Florida State 78-67. PJ Hall is Clemson’s top scorer with 19.7 points per game after 18 contests.

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Jon Scheyer is the Duke men’s basketball head coach. Brad Brownell is the Clemson men’s basketball head coach. 

Duke vs. Clemson basketball game time and network

The Duke vs. Clemson men’s basketball game is scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 27. ESPN broadcasters for the game are scheduled to be Dave O’Brien (play-by-play) and Cory Alexander (analyst). 

If you don’t have cable or satellite TV, online live-streaming platforms such as FuboTV and Sling offer alternatives for enjoying the game.

Best streaming services for the Clemson vs. Duke basketball game 

If you’ve gotten rid of cable and satellite TV, you'll need a streaming platform. To see Saturday’s Clemson vs. Duke men’s basketball game, here are the top streaming solutions available to you. 

Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month Get Deal

Sling TV's $55/month package provides 46 channels, catering to the needs of college basketball fans and includes ESPN coverage of showdowns like the Duke vs. Clemson men’s basketball game. Newcomers to Sling TV enjoy a $27.50 rate for the first month. 

If you’re looking to just watch the Duke vs. Clemson game, the Orange Plan includes ESPN and is available at $20 for the first month, followed by $40 monthly. 

Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network and SEC Network.

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: FuboTV FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $79.99/month Get Deal

You can try FuboTV free for seven days and explore its extensive selection of more than 250 live TV channels. If you’re a college basketball fan, the Pro package costs $79.99 per month with channels like ESPN to watch the Clemson vs. Duke men’s basketball game.  

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NBCSN, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network, and SEC Network. 

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The Iowa Hawkeyes and Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a Big Ten Conference contest at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday, Jan. 27. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT. 

Iowa enters the matchup 11-8 overall and 3-5 in the Big Ten. Most recently, Maryland beat Iowa 69-67 on Wednesday. After 19 games, Ben Krikke leads the Hawkeyes with 16.1 points per game.

Michigan comes into the contest 7-12 overall and 2-6 in the Big Ten. On Tuesday, Purdue defeated Michigan 99-67. The top two scorers for the Michigan Wolverines are Dug McDaniel at 17.4 points per game and Olivier Nkamhoua with 16.5 points per game through their first 19 contests. 

SEE ALSO: How to watch college basketball without cable

Fran McCaffery is the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball head coach. Juwan Howard is the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball head coach. 

Michigan vs. Iowa basketball game time and network

The Michigan vs. Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball game is scheduled to be broadcast on FS1 at 5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT on Saturday, Jan. 27. FS1 broadcasters are scheduled to be Dave Sims (play-by-play) and Nick Bahe (analyst). 

Discover live streaming possibilities with platforms like FuboTV and Sling to enjoy Saturday’s game without the need for cable or satellite TV. 

Best streaming services for the Iowa vs. Michigan basketball game

Watching college basketball is possible without a cable or satellite TV subscription by opting for a streaming service. Ready for Saturday’s Michigan vs. Iowa game? Here's a list of the top streaming platforms you should consider.

Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month Get Deal

If the Michigan vs. Iowa men’s basketball game is your reason for choosing Sling TV, the Blue Plan is your go-to option, featuring FS1. Enjoy a discounted rate of $20 for the first month, with a standard charge of $40/month thereafter. The Sling TV Blue Plan enhances your viewing experience, permitting three concurrent streams and providing 50 hours of complimentary DVR space. 

Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network and SEC Network.

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: FuboTV FuboTV Pro 7-day free trial, then $79.99/month Get Deal

You can get FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period, providing more than 250 channels of live TV and the convenience of watching 10 screens concurrently. FS1 coverage for games like Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball is available through FuboTV’s Pro tier, which has a rate of $79.99 per month.

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NBCSN, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network, and SEC Network. 

It was around episode 7 of the second season of The Traitors UK, where I had a weird realisation: I was getting just as excited about new episodes as I did about Succession Season 4, back when that was all people were talking about.

My initial reaction to this thought? Shame. Was I even thinking about comparing one of the best TV shows of 2023 (probably of all time) with a reality competition show? Was I just forgetting how much I'd loved Jesse Armstrong's Emmy-winning series? Was it just a one-off, really good episode of The Traitors that caught me by surprise?

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The honest answer to both those questions, now that Season 2 of the BBC's The Traitors is almost over, is no. The show really is just that good. Though I'm doing just that for a moment, you can't directly compare it to Succession, because — although the backstabbing and treachery is high in both — the format and genre are so different. But you can compare how a show makes you feel. And The Traitors is the kind of show that sinks its hooks into you and doesn't let go until you've binged everything there is to binge.

What's The Traitors about?

In a nutshell, it's a Mafia-style murder mystery game show set in a Scottish castle, in which a group of contestants compete to reach the final and win a cash prize. The Traitors is based on the Dutch series De Verraders, and has seen spinoffs in the U.S. and Australia.

In the first episode, the 20-odd contestants are blindfolded and a small group of titular "traitors" are picked by host Claudia Winkleman (in Peacock's U.S. version of the show, which is filmed in the exact same castle. the host is Alan Cumming). This essentially divides the players into two teams: the traitors, whose mission is to "murder" (not literally) the rest of the contestants known as "faithfuls" and make it to the final without being caught, and said faithfuls, whose mission is to identify and banish the traitors before they're picked off themselves.

If all faithfuls make it to the end of the game, they split whatever money they've accumulated during the daily missions. If there's a traitor hiding among their number who hasn't been unmasked, though, then they take all the money for themselves.

One of the missions in Season 2 involved this very creepy field of scarecrows. Credit: BBC/Studio Lambert

It sounds simple enough, and simplicity is a major strength of the show. Each day in the castle is broken up into key stages. There's breakfast, where the contestants nervously wait to see who's been killed off (i.e. evicted from the game via signed decree) by the traitors overnight; there's the daily missions, in which the contestants have to put their differences aside and complete a host of physical and mental challenges to try and bulk up their prize pot; and then, finally, there's the show's best bit — the nightly roundtable where the faithfuls have the chance to try and banish a traitor. This is typically the time when tensions bubble over, accusations are wildly thrown, and emotions reach boiling point. Each day ends the same way, with the remaining traitors donning black cloaks and meeting in a creepy little room to discuss who's going to get the chop before everyone wakes up and the cycle starts over again.

Why is The Traitors UK so good? Because of the people.

While the U.S. version of The Traitors included some TV celebrities as contestants, The Traitors UK relies solely on members of the public. In Season 2 this tactic has worked phenomenally, as the people involved — and the relationships they form — are every bit as entertaining as anything a scripted show might conjure up.

Without going too far into spoiler territory, this season has seen some hero and villain arcs that Shakespeare himself would be proud of, from the intense scheming of business manager Paul to the practically prophetic traitor-hunting abilities of account manager Jaz (a contestant social media has subsequently dubbed "Jazatha Christie", a title that is very much earned).

The contestants are what make the show. Credit: BBC/Studio Lambert

The people involved are from a diverse range of backgrounds, and their own stories form a backdrop to the main game. There's Andrew, the burly Welshman who was told he'd never walk again after a near-fatal car crash; Mollie, a 21-year-old disability model who is keen to advocate for people, like herself, that have limb differences or a stoma bag; and the aforementioned Jaz, who had to rebuild his family after discovering that his father had another secret family somewhere else ("I know a traitor when I see one," he says after telling the story.)

As the series progresses, and we get to know more about the people involved, we become more and more attached to them, raising the emotional stakes at the roundtables and murder meetings. Popularity can secure a traitor's safety from banishment, and the lack of it can see a faithful sent home. At its heart, The Traitors is a social experiment, perhaps revealing more about internalised biases than the players may have thought.

The Traitors is a masterclass in tense viewing.

When I first started watching The Traitors, I was a little confused by the decision to show us who the traitors are from the beginning, unlike a show like The Mole that has viewers yarn-walling it until the final reveal. Where would the suspense come from if we already knew which people to trust?

As I kept watching, though, I realised how wrong I was about this. The show works precisely because we know their identities. There's nothing more tense — and sometimes more funny — than watching the faithful desperately trying to work out who a traitor is while we're smugly sat at home knowing whether they're right or wrong. Sometimes I find myself rooting for the traitors in this scenario (who do, in fairness, have a very stressful job to do), and other times I want the faithfuls to catch them. Once again, it's all to do with the people involved.

So much scheming. Credit: BBC/Studio Lambert

But will the people I want to win emerge with the money in Season 2? It's a testament to how unpredictable the show can be that I really don't know. With one episode left, it could still go either way. But regardless of who ends up taking the money I'll be watching, hooked, before eagerly waiting to discuss the end results with anyone who'll listen. That's the kind of show it is.

How to watch: The Traitors Season 2 is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer. If you're based in the US, you can watch it using a VPN. It's worth it.

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The Kansas Jayhawks and Iowa State Cyclones are scheduled to meet in a Big 12 Conference contest at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, Jan. 27. The game is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m. CT. 

Kansas, ranked No. 7 in The Associated Press poll, enters the matchup 16-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big 12. Most recently, KU beat Cincinnati 74-69 on Monday. Through the first 19 games of the season, Kevin McCullar Jr. leads the Jayhawks with 20 points per game. 

The No. 23-ranked ISU Cyclones come into the contest 15-4 overall and 4-2 in the Big 12. On Wednesday, Iowa State defeated Kansas State 78-67. Tamin Lipsey with 14.1 points per game and Keshon Gilbert with 13.6 points per game are the top two scorers for ISU after 19 games.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college basketball without cable

Bill Self is the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball head coach. T.J. Otzelberger is the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball head coach. 

Kansas vs. ISU Cyclones basketball game time and network

The KU Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball game is scheduled to be broadcast on CBS at 12:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Jan. 27.  

Cable and satellite TV are no longer necessary for enjoying live sports. Consider live streaming options to watch Saturday’s game via services like Paramount+ and FuboTV.

Best streaming services for the Iowa State vs. KU basketball game

Watching college basketball requires a streaming service if you don’t have cable or satellite TV. For the ISU Cyclones vs. Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball game on Saturday, here are your top streaming options.

Most affordable: Paramount+ Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ with Showtime 7-day free trial, then $11.99/month Get Deal

If you want to watch just CBS or just the Iowa State Cyclones vs. KU Jayhawks men’s basketball game, Paramount+ offers a solution. 

New subscribers to Paramount+ get a seven-day free trial. Then for the Paramount+ plan that includes live streaming CBS, you need the Paramount+ with Showtime tier, which is $11.99/month. If you choose the annual plan, it is $119.99 for a year, saving about $1.99/month. 

For students, Paramount+ will give you a 25% discount.

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With FuboTV, new subscribers can enjoy a seven-day free trial and more than 250 live TV channels, along with the ability to simultaneously stream on 10 devices. College sports fans who want access to CBS for matchups such as the Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball game will want the FuboTV Pro tier, which has a rate of $79.99 per month. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NBCSN, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network, and SEC Network.