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The 100-inch Hisense U76 Series 4K QLED TV for under $2,000? This is the stunning upgrade you desperately need.

Mashable - Mon, 01/27/2025 - 11:41

SAVE $1,100: As of Jan. 27, the Hisense 100-inch U76 Series 4K QLED Smart TV is available at Best Buy for $1,899. That’s $1,100 off its original price of $2,999.

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If you're craving a living room upgrade that'll make your neighbors jealous, look no further than the Hisense 100-inch U76 Series 4K QLED Smart TV. This massive screen isn't just a TV available at Best Buy for $1,899 (a hefty $1,100 off). It's a cinematic experience waiting to happen.

With Hisense's ULED technology, you get deep contrast, vibrant color accuracy, and picture-perfect motion for everything from your favorite movies to edge-of-your-seat sports action. Everything feels larger than life at this size, but don't let the screen size intimidate you — the bezel-less design keeps it sleek and sophisticated, blending into your space without overpowering the room.

SEE ALSO: Where to preorder Samsung's new Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra smartphones

The tech packed into this TV is impressive. Full Array Local Dimming dynamically adjusts the LED backlight zones for precision contrast to give you richer blacks and brighter highlights. Quantum Dot Color Technology delivers over a billion colors, making every sunset and explosion on-screen pop like never before. If you're a fan of Dolby tech, this TV has you covered. With Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound, you'll experience jaw-dropping visuals and immersive audio that'll make you feel like you're in the middle of the action.

For gamers, this is where it gets even better. Hisense's Game Mode Pro optimizes settings for smooth, lag-free gameplay. Including VRR, FreeSync Premium, and a lightning-fast 120Hz native refresh rate ensures your gaming experience is responsive and blur-free, whether exploring vast open worlds or battling it out in competitive matches. Even more exciting, this TV supports Dolby Vision Gaming, taking your console setup to the next level with 4K visuals and next-level clarity.

Streaming is a breeze thanks to the built-in Google TV. With access to all your favourite streaming services and apps, plus Google Assistant integration, you can search, switch inputs, or launch content with just your voice. Suppose the remote vanishes into the couch; no worries. You can activate the handy Find My Remote feature on the TV's buttons.

At just $1,899, the Hisense U76 is an absolute steal, especially considering it comes with a two-year warranty for extra peace of mind. This TV is future-proof with features like WiFi 6E compatibility and Bluetooth audio support. If you've ever dreamed of bringing the cinema home, this deal is the perfect excuse to go big. Literally.

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The 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 is $70 off — perfect for your wrist and your wallet

Mashable - Mon, 01/27/2025 - 11:37

SAVE $70: As of Jan. 27, the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) is on sale for $329 at Best Buy. That’s $70 off its regular price of $399.

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It’s time to ditch that outdated fitness tracker because the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) is on sale for just $329 at Best Buy. This deal shaves $70 off the regular price, making it a brilliant upgrade without blowing your budget. This is the slimmer, sleeker Series 10, and the 42mm size strikes the perfect balance between comfort and functionality. It’s big enough to see all your notifications but won’t look like a spaceship strapped to your wrist.

So, what makes this watch worth it? You get 30% more screen space than earlier models, so checking messages, closing your rings, or navigating with Siri feels more effortless than ever. And speaking of effortless, its fast-charging capability gets you to 80% battery in just half an hour. That means no more awkward waiting around before your next workout (or sneaking a midday charge at your desk).

SEE ALSO: Where to preorder Samsung's new Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra smartphones

If you’re into fitness, the Series 10 has all the tools to keep you on track. From customizable Activity Rings to advanced workout metrics, it’s got everything to measure your progress. It even handles swimming like a pro, thanks to water resistance up to 50 meters. Plus, there’s the bonus of three months of Apple Fitness+ to kickstart your goals, whether it’s yoga, HIIT, or just dancing like nobody’s watching.

Let’s talk about safety for a second. With Fall Detection and Crash Detection, this watch isn’t just there to tell you the time; it’s got your back. If anything goes wrong, it’ll notify emergency services or your chosen contact, giving you peace of mind wherever you are. Throw in health tracking with ECG readings, sleep apnea alerts, and menstrual monitoring, and you’ve got a device that’s as much about wellness as it is about convenience.

At $329, the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) is one of the best deals around. It’s stylish, practical, and packed with features you’ll actually use. Go grab it before the price ticks back up!

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$70 off the Apple Watch Series 10 is a no-brainer

Mashable - Mon, 01/27/2025 - 11:31

SAVE $70: As of Jan. 27, the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) is on sale for $359 at Best Buy. That’s $70 off its regular price of $429.

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Listen, if you’re still rocking an old Apple Watch or wondering what smartwatch to get, now’s the time to sort yourself out. The Apple Watch Series 10 is down to $359 at Best Buy, a tidy $70 saving off its usual $429 list price. What’s so special about it? Let me explain why this watch has earned a spot on so many wrists (and why you’ll want it on yours, too).

First, the screen is massive (30% bigger, to be exact), so no more squinting to check your texts or track your workout. It’s also slimmer and lighter, making it ridiculously comfy to wear all day, hit the gym, swim, or doss around without rubbing your wrist. Oh, and it charges ridiculously fast. You’ll hit 80% in about 30 minutes, so even if you forget to juice it overnight, you’re sorted by the time you’ve made coffee.

SEE ALSO: Where to preorder Samsung's new Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra smartphones

The health stuff? Next level. You can whip out an ECG anytime, track your sleep down to your respiratory rate, and even get a nudge if it thinks you might have sleep apnea. The Workout app now tracks training loads for fitness fans, helping you push harder without overdoing it. And if you’re into diving or swimming, this thing handles depth and water temps like a pro. They’re even throwing in three months of Fitness+, so you have no excuse not to get moving.

And here’s the cherry on top: safety features that actually make a difference. The watch has Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and an Emergency SOS button. It’ll automatically alert loved ones if you’re in trouble. You can get directions to your iPhone when you lose it for the 10th time this week. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there.

At $359, you’re getting a smartwatch that’s more than just a fancy gadget. Your health coach, safety net, and personal assistant are all rolled into one. Grab this deal now, and thank me later.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Make Your Workplace More Inclusive—for Everyone

Havard Management Tip of the Day - Mon, 01/27/2025 - 07:01

For a workplace to truly thrive, it must be inclusive. It’s time to shift from performative DEI efforts to a new, more effective model: the FAIR framework. FAIR focuses on Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Representation, delivering tangible outcomes for all workers. Here’s how to start. Fairness. Set everyone up for success by addressing bias and […]

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Price drop: Babbel is now just £104 for life with our unbeatable discount code

Mashable - Mon, 01/27/2025 - 07:00

TL;DR: Through 2 February, you can save 78% on a Babbel lifetime subscription with our unbeatable discount code. Pay just £104.12 (reg. £479.79) for life when you use the code BABBEL40 at checkout.

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Now that 2025 is here, it’s time to get cracking on your goals. If you’ve always wanted to learn a new language, then 2025 is the year to finally do it — especially if you plan to travel or make a career change.

Babbel makes language learning easy with linguist-designed courses accessible online and offline. And for a limited time at the Mashable Shop, you can unlock lifetime access for only £104.12.

Here’s how Babbel can help:

  • Explore 14 popular languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, German, and more, all within a single subscription.

  • Babbel's short lessons fit seamlessly into your days, making it easy to stay motivated, even when you’re busy.

  • Babbel prioritises practical conversational skills, helping you communicate with native speakers in real-life situations — at home or abroad.

  • Babbel adapts to your individual needs and skill level with personalised review sessions.

  • Download lessons in advance and continue learning even without an internet connection; great for travel or commutes.

This limited-time sale on Babbel ends 2 February at 11:59 p.m. PT. So, get a shift on and unlock access for life with a one-time payment of £104.12 (reg. £479.79).

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Categories: IT General, Technology

How to watch Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues online for free

Mashable - Mon, 01/27/2025 - 07:00

TL;DR: Live stream Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

You can livestream NHL games for free on Prime Video, including the matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues.

The Canucks are sitting in the middle of the Pacific Division. The Blues are also having an average season in the Central Division. Based on their records, it's safe to say that this could be a close game.

If you want to watch Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues for free from anywhere in the world, here is everything you need to know.

When is Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues?

Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues takes place at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 27. This fixture will be played at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis.

How to watch Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues for free

Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues is available to live stream on Prime Video in Canada, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this game. Fans in Canada can watch Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues (plus more Monday Night Hockey fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the NHL for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:

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

  2. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly 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 Canada

  5. Watch Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of the NHL without actually spending anything. This is obviously only a short-term solution, but this gives you enough time to watch select NHL fixtures before recovering your investment.

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

What is the best VPN for the NHL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NHL, 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 always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95, saving you 49% on list price. This deal includes a bonus of three months of coverage, a year of unlimited cloud backup, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for January 26 (#595)

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/27/2025 - 03:40

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

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Add a Network Switch to Your Mesh Routers to Wire Up All Your Stuff

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/27/2025 - 01:00

Everything is wireless these days, and you probably don't think twice about connecting all your devices using Wi-Fi. The only problem is that Wi-Fi is terrible, and you should use Ethernet where you can. Except, you barely have any ports available—and they're too far away! Time for a switch.

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5 Hybrid Consoles That "Switched" Before the Switch Did

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/27/2025 - 00:15

The Nintendo Switch is one of the most successful consoles of all time, and much of that is thanks to Nintendo's slick hybrid approach to console design, letting you play handheld or on a TV with ease, but the Switch is far from the first handheld to offer this option!

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The Best Portable Printers of 2025

How-To Geek - Mon, 01/27/2025 - 00:00

Gone are the days of printers being tied to an outlet because portable printers are a totally a thing! It's a godsend for personal use and business printing documents and photos right there on the spot.

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Only Playing Games With a Controller? You're Missing Out

How-To Geek - Sun, 01/26/2025 - 23:30

The humble game controller is probably the most popular way to play these days, but not every game plays best with a pad and there are so many alternatives that can really make games play better and immersive you more than a controller ever could.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Creating Art with Midjourney: Tips and Techniques for Beginners

How-To Geek - Sun, 01/26/2025 - 23:00

If you've been dabbling in Midjourney, but have hit a wall or aren't getting the results you want, there are a few simple things you can do to get more out of the software, and learn how flexible it can really be.

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Trumps foreign aid freeze halts funding for digital diplomacy bureau

Mashable - Sun, 01/26/2025 - 22:27

Shortly after taking office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that effectively put a freeze on most foreign aid.

One lesser-known effect of this 90-day freeze? Funding has been halted for the State Department's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP), a fairly new bureau that utilizes diplomacy to create technological partnerships and tackle emerging cyber threats.

SEE ALSO: Will Oracle take over TikTok? Trump says he'll make a decision in 30 days

According to a new report by The Record, the freeze on foreign aid has effectively brought the bureau, which has tens of millions of dollars in funding, to a "standstill."

The report notes some of the projects that the CDP has worked on such as deploying a "cyber incident response team" in Costa Rica, training with the Vietnamese government on nefarious cyber activity from North Korea, and landing a subsea telecommunications cable in Tuvalu.

In addition to the halt in funding, the U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace & Digital Policy Nate Fick left his position on Monday. Fick was the first cyber ambassador in the U.S.

Congress created the CDP in 2022 for the U.S. to build diplomatic relations around the world with a focus on cyber threats and working together on new technologies. Its more than $90 million in funds comes from the bureau's baseline budget, the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, and its Digital Connectivity and Related Technologies Fund.

The CDP's last post on its X account was a retweet of the State Department's official account welcoming Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio to the position. The CDP account has not published a post of its own since January 17, before Trump's inauguration. 

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You Can Use These Apps on Both Windows and Linux

How-To Geek - Sun, 01/26/2025 - 22:15

Having a Windows and Linux PC doesn’t mean you need entirely different toolsets for each platform. Many apps offer seamless cross-platform experiences, ensuring productivity without the hassle of relearning software. Here are seven apps that work smoothly on both Windows and Linux.

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The Best Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Screen Protectors of 2025

How-To Geek - Sun, 01/26/2025 - 21:30

If you have a top-of-the-line smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, going without a screen protector is asking for trouble. One bad drop and you'll be replacing the screen or worse—the whole phone.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Timothée Chalamet stars in unhinged Grandmas Birthday SNL sketch

Mashable - Sun, 01/26/2025 - 18:23

There was a time when I was a more innocent person until a group of Saturday Night Live writers decided to ruin my morning.

SEE ALSO: 'SNL': What if Timothée Chalamet was a dumb dog that did human things?

The sketch reads like a logline straight out of Hell: "Hot twink BF farts on grandma to bring her back to life." That’s the premise of this wildly absurd bit, starring host and musical guest Timothée Chalamet as the aforementioned "hot twink BF."

It was five minutes of pure madness I’ll never get back, but watching Kenan Thompson’s character flat-out refuse Chalamet’s unorthodox "help" during his own heart attack was comedy gold. "Just puppet me around like Weekend at Bernie’s until he’s out of here."

Unhinged. Iconic. Horrifying. There’s nothing else to say.

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SNL: What if Timothée Chalamet was a dumb dog that did human things?

Mashable - Sun, 01/26/2025 - 17:56

The premise of this Saturday Night Live sketch, with Timothée Chalamet pulling double duty as host and musical guest, is simple: "What if a pack of dumb little dogs talked and acted like humans?"

SEE ALSO: Timothée Chalamet jokes about Dune popcorn bucket, constantly losing at award shows in SNL open

Let’s be real — not every SNL sketch can be a home run. But at least this one had the cast fully committing to the absurdity.

From random moments of staring into space to full-on tongue kissing and some, uh, enthusiastic humping, it’s clear the cast had a blast both writing and performing this. And honestly? Sometimes that's all that matters.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Timothée Chalamet jokes about Dune popcorn bucket, constantly losing at award shows in SNL open

Mashable - Sun, 01/26/2025 - 17:24

Timothée Chalamet was the guest host for the first Saturday Night Live since Donald Trump was inaugurated as president (again). Chalamet was also the first musical guest as well. 

While Chalamet didn't mention Trump, being both host and musical guest was something he made sure to joke about in his opening monologue on this weekend's Saturday Night Live.

SEE ALSO: 'SNL': AI Timothée Chalamet can't hurt you

Chalamet hosted SNL for the third time, but as he pointed out, it was the first with his much-talked-about facial hair or lack thereof. He also brought up his role as Willy Wonka and his most recent work in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan.

Chalamet also poked fun at how many times he's been nominated for Academy Awards – and how he's lost each time. Clips played of his expressions at previous Oscars ceremonies as they announced the winners.

"Just another lonely night with my Dune popcorn bucket," Chalamet joked before asking the SNL crowd to allow him to give the speech he'd like to give if he did win an Academy Award.

Chalamet tried to set the mood by having an audience member announce a "winner." However, even in this fictitious scenario, Chalamet lost to SNL cast member Kenan Thompson.

Categories: IT General, Technology

SNL: AI Timothée Chalamet cant hurt you

Mashable - Sun, 01/26/2025 - 17:16

In this Saturday Night Live sketch, host Timothée Chalamet and cast member Bowen Yang play AI-generated podcast hosts designed to make school more engaging for kids. The only problem? The AI hosts are hilariously dysfunctional.

SEE ALSO: 'SNL' barista Timothée Chalamet is funnier than you

Their "educational" facts are completely off the mark, and their dynamic feels more like gossipy brunch besties than professional co-hosts. As the skit continues, the AI duo spirals into an existential crisis, questioning their own purpose.

On top of the absurdity, Chalamet breaks character a few times, adding to the hilarity.

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SNL barista Timothée Chalamet is funnier than you

Mashable - Sun, 01/26/2025 - 16:52

If there’s one thing to know about Timothée Chalamet hosting Saturday Night Live, it’s that the Dune star always commits to the bit — no matter how bizarre.

SEE ALSO: Timothée Chalamet is a bungee instructor in this 'SNL' skit

Take this sketch, for example. Chalamet plays a shy new barista-in-training tasked with brainstorming coffee puns for the shop’s chalkboard. While his coworkers toss out solid, punny ideas, Chalamet veers completely off-script, launching into a Chris Rock-style impromptu standup routine that has nothing to do with coffee.

And because subtlety isn’t his style here, his routine is paired with full-on musical cues and dance breaks, leaving his increasingly baffled managers (Mikey Day and Heidi Gardner) wondering how they got here.

With moments like this, it’s only a matter of time before Chalamet’s rocking a Five-Timers Club jacket.

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