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Is the end nearing for GameStop?

The video game retailer closed hundreds of stores right before the new year. Now, it seems even more GameStop stores will be closing as 2025 gets in full swing. 

With the move to digital downloads and some video game consoles leaving physical media behind altogether, the writing has been on the wall for GameStop for a number of years. However, in 2021, the meme stock craze, led by investor Keith Gill also known as "Roaring Kitty," gave new life to the company.

But, it doesn't appear like GameStop has been able to turn things around, at least when it comes to its retail stores.

GameStop store closings

Since 2020, GameStop has closed more than 700 stores. In December 2024, right before the new year, the company shuttered nearly 300 retail locations.

While there has been no official announcement on the latest batch of closings, the first of 2025, local media outlets are starting to report on their local GameStop stores suddenly shuttering. For example, Michigan local news outlet MLive has just reported that the GameStop location in the Westwood Mall in Jackson, MI is closing down on Jan. 4.

But, the news about these new year store closings first broke over on Reddit. The GameStop subreddit has filled up with posts over the past 24 hours from employees that just found out that their store will be shuttering and that they are out of a job.

"Just got informed my store is closing, just as many others have,"  posted user Public_Direction9896. "Godspeed to you all. Friendly neighborhood GameStop employee, signing out."

"Been with the company for almost 8 years. Got the call this afternoon. I'm devastated," wrote Razenkaji on r/GameStop.

Mashable has contacted GameStop to comment on the reported closures and will update this story should they respond.

Roaring Kitty finds a new gaming meme stock?

Unlike GameStop's workers, Gill, aka Roaring Kitty, doesn't have to worry about finding new employment. While the company shutters stores, Roaring Kitty's GameStop stock holdings are still going strong. 

Roaring Kitty's last update on Reddit in June of last year showed that he was still holding 9 million GameStop shares, which is equal to roughly $280 million based on what the stock is currently trading at.

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Gill has also allegedly dropped hints that he was looking at another video game company's stock. On New Year's Day, Roaring Kitty posted a GIF of comedian Dave Chappelle dressed as Rick James from a 2004 episode of Chappelle's Show.

The post went viral, receiving tens of thousands of retweets and likes. Roaring Kitty's followers quickly put things together and believe the GIF was a reference to James' song "Unity" which in turn was referencing the video game company Unity Software. Unity's stock quickly shot up by 8 percent and is still trading at above where it was before Roaring Kitty's post.

UPDATE: Jan. 3, 2025, 1:35 p.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest pricing information, as well as the official streaming release date for "The Wild Robot."

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Looking for a family-friendly film with stunning visuals, an impressive voice cast, and a story that will tug at your heartstrings? The Wild Robot is all of that and more.

It boasts a versatile cast that truly brings the characters to life, including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Catherine O'Hara (Schitt's Creek), Bill Nighy (Love Actually), Kit Connor (Heartstopper), Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Mark Hamill (Star Wars), Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows), and Ving Rhames (Mission: Impossible). It also celebrates DreamWorks' 30th anniversary and brings us the next great movie robot.

Though it just hit theaters in September, it's officially available to stream, rent, or purchase and watch at home, where you can silently sob in peace. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch The Wild Robot.

What is The Wild Robot about?

The Wild Robot is based on the book of the same name by Peter Brown. It follows ROZZUM unit 7134 (voiced by Lupita Nyong'o), a robot stranded on a deserted island. Unable to live up to her programming demands completing tasks for humans, ROZZUM — aka "Roz" — must adapt to her new surroundings and look to the island's wild animals to fulfill her function. Some of those animals include a savvy fox called Fink (Pedro Pascal), a sassy opossum called Pinktail (Catherine O’Hara), and an adorable orphaned gosling (Kit Connor).

Just try not to tear up at the trailer alone. I dare you.

Is The Wild Robot worth watching?

If you cry easily, get the tissues ready. Mashable entertainment reporter Belen Edwards called The Wild Robot "a sweet (and yes, tear-jerking) tale of motherhood and connection, all backed up with some of DreamWorks' most stunning animation to date." She also mentioned that it's "a perfect capstone to celebrate DreamWorks' 30th anniversary."

If our own glowing review isn't enough to persuade you to watch, perhaps the near-perfect 98 percent critic and audience rating at Rotten Tomatoes will. That's practically unheard of. After exceeding projections for its debut weekend and taking the top spot at the box office, The Wild Robot is now the best-reviewed computer-animated film on Rotten Tomatoes released in the 2020s. It should come as no surprise it made our list of the best films of 2024, with a top 15 spot.

Read our full review of The Wild Robot.

How to watch The Wild Robot at home Credit: DreamWorks

Less than a month after its theatrical debut, The Wild Robot is available to watch at home. Thanks to digital video-on-demand retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV+, you can rent or purchase the film online. If you'd rather stream The Wild Robot, keep scrolling for more information.

Here are some quick links to rent or purchase The Wild Robot starting Oct. 15:

• Prime Video — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99

• Apple TV+ — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99

• Fandango at Home (Vudu) — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99

• Google Play — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99

• YouTube — buy for $19.99, rent for $5.99

Note: Keep in mind that with rentals, you'll only get 30 days to watch the film and just 48 hours to finish once you start it.

Is The Wild Robot streaming?

It's official: The Wild Robot will make its streaming debut on Peacock on Jan. 24, 2025. We were anticipating its arrival this month, as other DreamWorks Animation films (owned by NBCUniversal) have followed a similar release schedule.

Peacock recently raised its prices, with subscriptions now starting at $7.99 per month with ads or $13.99 per month without ads. But fortunately, we've found a few different ways you can save some money— check out the best Peacock deals below.

Is there a Peacock free trial?

Sadly, Peacock eliminated its free trial option for new users. Instead, you'll have to pull the trigger on a monthly subscription in order to test it out. There are also a few ways you can get a free subscription, which we've included below. Be sure to read the fine print on the promotional offers to check if you qualify.

The best Peacock streaming dealsBest long-term Peacock deal: Save 17% on an annual subscription Opens in a new window Credit: Peacock Peacock Premium annual subscription $79.99 per year or $139.99 per year (save 17%) Get Deal

If you can commit to Peacock long-term and pay for a year upfront, it'll save you about 17% as opposed to paying month to month. A yearly subscription goes for $79.99 per year with ads or $139.99 per year without, which is essentially 12 months of streaming for the price of 10. Comparatively, monthly subscriptions will run you either $7.99 per month ($95.99 per year) or $13.99 per month ($167.88 per year).

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If you're an Xfinity customer and haven't checked your eligibility through your account, you might want to jump on that. Select customers can score a Peacock subscription for free. Here's a breakdown of who is eligible:

• Xfinity Internet users on the Gigabit or Gigabit+ plans can score free Peacock Premium (with ads) for two years (offer ends June 25, 2025).

• Xfinity Internet customers who are Diamond or Platinum Xfinity Rewards members can get Peacock Premium for free by redeeming a reward for it. Sign in at xfinity.com/rewards and choose Peacock as a reward. Then, wait for your email (it may take a few hours) with instructions on activating the offer.

• NOW TV customers can also receive Peacock Premium as part of their service.

• New customers with Xfinity Internet and an X1 TV Box, Flex streaming TV Box, or a Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity can get Peacock Premium for free for six months.

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If you're a college student and can prove your student status through SheerID, you can get a Peacock Premium subscription for just $1.99 per month for an entire year. Once you're verified, you'll receive a unique promo code to use for the discount. Just remember that the code can only be used once (aka, don't share it with your friends).

Best Peacock deal for first responders: Save $6 per month on Peacock Premium Opens in a new window Credit: Peacock Peacock Premium for First Responders $1.99 per month Watch Now

First responders who can verify their status via SheerID can also score Peacock Premium for $1.99 per month. If you continue to meet verification qualifications, you can renew the deal annually. Once verified, you'll receive a unique promo code to drop the price from $7.99 to $1.99 per month. Each year, you'll have to receive a new promo code to secure the discount. Learn more about eligibility terms and requirements.

Best for Instacart users: Free Peacock Premium for Instacart+ subscribers Opens in a new window Credit: Instacart / Peacock Peacock Premium annual subscription Free for Instacart+ subscribers (save $79.99/year) Watch Now

Peacock and Instacart partnered up last year to offer paid Instacart+ members a free Peacock Premium subscription. That's a $79.99 per year value for free. An Instacart+ account costs you $99.99 per year and includes free grocery delivery on orders over $35, lower fees, credit back on eligible pickup orders, and more. Plus, you can kick things off with a two-week free trial. Pro tip: Wait until The Wild Robot starts streaming, then sign up for your trial to watch for free.

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Through July 2025, JetBlue TrueBlue members can earn 1,000 free TrueBlue points when they sign up for Peacock. If you have Mosaic status, you can get your first year of Peacock Premium for free (a $79.99 value). Read more about eligibility and terms over on Peacock's special offer page.

Save big on Dyson vacuums and air purifiers during this Woot sale, going on now through Jan. 8:

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Dyson is a popular name you're likely well familiar with, especially if you've shopped around in the world of vacuums, hair tools, fans, and more. The brand can be prohibitively expensive, but it does also offer some particularly high quality items that will last. If you're thinking of snagging a Dyson product, but don't want to spend full price on one, you have the opportunity to save big right now thanks to a sale at Woot.

Woot is offering discounted prices on factory reconditioned Dyson products, including vacuums, fans, and air purifiers. You can save hundreds on each of these products by buying them in this condition, so if you're not bothered by having a product that's been renewed, you could be swimming in potential Dyson goodies thanks to Woot.

Below, find our picks for some of the best Dyson products you can snatch right now at Woot for excellent prices.

Best Dyson deal Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Dyson V15 Detect Total Clean Vacuum $369.99 at Woot
$688.90 Save $318.91 Get Deal Why we like it

This powerful stick vacuum is all about making sure you can suck up every bit of dirt and debris that might be floating around in your home. It uses a special light to illuminate dust and dirt that you might be missing, and features an LCD screen to give you an idea of its power and runtime as well. Plus, its detangling motorbar cleaner head can deep clean your carpets and floors without being slowed down. With 60 minutes of runtime, it can tackle just about any cleaning job you have for it. Plus, it converts to a handheld vacuum so you can take it anywhere you need it, which means you aren't locked into using it indoors – your car might need some tidying up, too.

Best Dyson air purifier deal Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Dyson Pure Humidify+Cool Fan $299.99 at Woot
$899.99 Save $600.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you need an air purifier that doubles as a way to clean the air and cool rooms in your home, this is an excellent choice. It'll purify, humidify, and cool your room to your liking with a sealed HEPA filter and automatic detection of airborne particulates you may not be aware of. It claims to remove 99.9% of allergens as small as 0.3 microns in the room you place it in, and it can be controlled remotely via the Dyson Link app, so you can change its various modes, turn it on and off, or even set a sleep timer without having to get up and physically touch it – all very worthy reasons to add it to your home, if you ask us.

Best budget Dyson vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Dyson V7 Advanced Origin Cordless Vacuum $179.99 at Woot
$279.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

This stick vacuum is one of the best and most affordable options Dyson has, and it's made even cheaper thanks to this Woot deal. It can cut through dirt and debris with no trouble at all as it captures pet allergens, dust, and other particulates to leave you with the cleanest air possible. It has a wide nozzle and brush to help you clean and dust around your home or outside. And when you're ready to empty the dirt, you can do so without touching its dustbin thanks to its ejection mechanism that keeps all those nasty particles away from you and in the trash can.

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Awards season is upon us once again after a pretty big year of film and television. The Golden Globe Awards will kick things off this weekend, giving us a little taste of what's to come. Stars will flock to Los Angeles, where the best in movies and TV will be honored for their work over the past year.

Not only will the awards have comedian Nikki Glaser as the first woman to solo host Hollywood's "party of the year," but also plenty of first-time nominees — including Pamela Anderson, Ariana Grande, Zoe Saldaña, Glen Powell, Jesse Plemons, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Glaser herself.

If you want to be a part of Hollywood's big night and see your favorite stars shine, here's everything you need to know to watch live.

When are the Golden Globe Awards?

The 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards will take place on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. You can tune in live at 8 p.m. ET.

Who is nominated at the Golden Globes?

Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the 82nd Golden Globes nominees in a live CBS broadcast on Dec. 9. The musical Emilia Pérez earned the most nominations with 10, followed by The Brutalist, which our reviewer called a "modern American masterpiece," with seven. On the TV side, The Bear leads nominations with five, followed by Only Murders in the Building and Shōgun (our favorite TV show of 2024) with four apiece. Our favorite film of the year — Sean Baker's bold dramedy Anora — also picked up five nominations, which we couldn't be more excited about.

Check out the full list of nominees.

How to watch the Golden Globes live without cable

Thanks to a new five-year deal between the Golden Globe Awards and CBS, the awards show will be broadcast on the network live. If you don't have cable, however, you'll be able to livestream the show on Paramount+ with Showtime only. The Paramount+ Essential plan will only get you access to the on-demand broadcast the next day after the awards air.

Paramount+ with Showtime will run you $12.99 per month, while Paramount+ Essential is just $7.99 per month.

Another option? Sign up for a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or Fubo. These services offer live streaming of local channels, including CBS, so you can catch the broadcast as it's happening. They cost a lot more than Paramount+, but they do offer free trials if you're a new subscriber.

Is there a Paramount+ free trial?

Yep! Paramount+ offers free seven-day trials for newbies for both the Essential and with Showtime tiers. So, technically, if you've never subscribed to Paramount+ before, you can sign up for a week-long trial and watch the Golden Globes for free during that time. Just remember to cancel your subscription before the trial ends if you want to avoid charges.

Don't qualify for the free trial? We've also found a few different ways you can save some money on a subscription. Check out the best Paramount+ streaming deals below.

The best Paramount+ streaming dealsBest deal to watch live: Save 23% on a Paramount+ with Showtime annual subscription Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ with Showtime Paramount+ with Showtime annual subscription $119.99/year (save $35.89) Watch Now

If you want to catch the Golden Globe Awards live, you'll need the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, which regularly goes for $12.99 per month. However, you can save 23% if you opt for an annual plan for $119.99 instead. That brings the monthly cost down to just $10 instead of $12.99. You'll have to pay more upfront, but you'll also get more bang for your buck. Beyond just unlocking the live broadcast, you'll also get access to Showtime originals and movies (like Yellowjackets and The Curse) as well as live sports.

Best deal to watch later: Save 38% on a Paramount+ Essential annual subscription Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Essential annual subscription $59.99/year (save 38%) Watch Now

If you don't mind watching the awards show after it airs (and can avoid spoilers), you can subscribe to Paramount+ Essential for a single month at $7.99. You'll be able to catch the broadcast on demand the day after it airs live. Just remember to cancel before your month is up if you want to avoid further monthly charges. Want to stick around and save some money? Opt for the annual plan and save 38% on your subscription. It'll run you just $59.99 per year, which breaks down to $5 per month instead of the usual $7.99. That's like getting 12 months for less than the price of eight.

Best deal for students: Save 25% on Paramount+ Essential Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Essential for students $4.50/month (save 25%) Watch Now

College students can score a Paramount+ Essential monthly subscription for just $4.50 per month, so long as they can verify their student status using SheerID. Once verified, student discounts are valid for four years, even if you graduate prior to the four-year period. After four years, you'll be charged the standard rate for an Essential monthly subscription. While you won't be able to watch the awards show live, you can tune in the next day on demand.

Best third-party deal: Get Paramount+ for free with a Walmart+ membership Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart / Paramount Walmart+ membership Free 30-day trial, then $98/year Watch Now

It may not be the simplest way to watch, but a Walmart+ membership gives you free access to Paramount+ Essential and plenty of other sweet benefits. Better yet, you can kick things off with a free 30-day trial, so you can enjoy an entire month of streaming without paying a cent. Just be sure to cancel before your trial ends if you want to avoid charges. If you want to keep your Walmart+ membership going, it'll cost you either $12.95 per month or $98 per year ($8.17/month). As we noted above, Paramount+ Essential will only get you access to the on-demand broadcast the day after the Golden Globes air.

Live TV streaming services with free trials

If you want to catch the Golden Globe Awards live and for free, but don't qualify for a Paramount+ free trial, you can also try out some live TV streaming services. YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream are all streamers that offer CBS live in their channel lineup. However, only the former three offer free trials to newcomers.

Best live TV streaming service Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV Free 10-day trial, then $59.99/month for three months Get Deal

YouTube TV is our top pick, as it not only offers newbies a 10-day trial period, but also an introductory rate of $59.99 per month for your first three months. After that, it'll jump up to $82.99 per month. Beyond watching the Golden Globes live on CBS, YouTube TV offers a lineup of over 100 live channels that will make you forget all about cable. The best part is there are no hidden fees and contracts involved. Pay for what you want and cancel whenever you choose. If you want to avoid charges, be sure to cancel your subscription before the trial period ends.

Honorable mentions

• Fubo TV — free 7-day trial, then $74.99 for your first month ($79.99/month thereafter)

• Hulu + Live TV — free 3-day trial, then $82.99 per month

Just a few weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for his second term, Meta is shaking up its global affairs team — a crucial body overseeing things like content policy, elections, and its independent oversight board.

Nick Clegg, former deputy prime minister of Britain and chief of Global Affairs since 2018, announced he would be leaving the company in the new year, replaced by fellow exec Joel Kaplan as president of Meta’s Global Affairs team. Before joining Facebook in 2011, Kaplan worked in Republican politics, notably in the office of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and as deputy chief of staff for President George W. Bush.

SEE ALSO: Net neutrality is dead once again. Here's what happened.

In a post on his personal Facebook account and later X, Clegg wrote: "My time at the company coincided with a significant resetting of the relationship between ‘big tech’ and the societal pressures manifested in new laws, institutions and norms affecting the sector," he wrote. "I am simply thrilled that my deputy, Joel Kaplan, will now become Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer... He is quite clearly the right person for the right job at the right time!"

During his time as Vice President of U.S. Public Policy and later Global Public Policy at Facebook, Kaplan was accused of not remaining politically neutral and placating Republican figures with lax content rules, which the company has denied. Kaplan also controversially attended the Senate hearings on sexual assault allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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Big Tech's leading figures have been courting Trump's favor over the last year and in the wake of his presidential campaign win, signaling a desire to get in the leader's (and his tech-connected allies') good graces despite previous conflicts. In particular, Trump has railed against Meta for its contested moderation policies and has accused the platform, among others, of engaging in a systematic campaign to silence himself and his supporters and skew election results.

In 2021, Trump was suspended from Meta platforms for two years, following his incitement of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. The company brought back his account in 2023 on a limited, provisional basis and then fully reinstated his profiles in July 2024, ahead of the U.S. presidential race. Since then, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has sidled up to Trump, including a $1 million donation to Trump's inauguration fund after he was spotted at the President's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

Other tech CEOs have voiced their support for the Trump administration, including Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Apple's Tim Cook, and OpenAI's Sam Altman. Meanwhile, Trump has pledged some of his biggest tech allies, including Elon Musk, political access.

For the first time ever, Tesla has reported a decline in deliveries, causing stock prices to dip.

The EV company shared its Q4 production and delivery report on Thursday, giving us a full picture of its overall deliveries for the past year. Tesla delivered 1.79 million vehicles in 2024, compared to 1.81 million vehicles in 2023. After the report was published, stock prices dipped 7 percent before gaining back a few points, but not rising to the company's previous price per share.

SEE ALSO: Apple, Tesla, Spotify: The tech announcements that never happened in 2024

According to CNBC, analysts expected Tesla deliveries to increase to over 500,000 in Q4. However, the company didn't meet industry expectations and delivered only 495,570 vehicles. The reason is unclear, but after being the major EV manufacturer for several years, others have started catching up, so Tesla faces more competition. There's Rivian, but General Motors, Ford, BMW, and Volkswagen have also begun mass-producing EVs. 

Additionally, Tesla has yet to make a more economical EV and instead has been focusing on selling its pricey Cybertruck, which was plagued with six recalls in 2024. Plus, Tesla might have too many Cybertrucks in its inventory, indicating a demand problem, and the EV trucks are piling up in used car lots, according to InsideEVs.

In the second half of 2024, Tesla CEO Elon Musk very publicly shifted his focus to helping Donald Trump get elected. Musk donated $277 million to Trump's campaign efforts and spent several weeks on the campaign trail. Although Musk's distractions from Tesla might have impacted the company's stock health, analyst Sam Fiorani told CNBC that that won't be reflected until this year's first quarter earnings report.

SAVE $629.96: As of Jan. 3, the JBL Bar 9.1 is available at Amazon for $569.99. That's 52% off, or a savings of $629.96.

Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Bar 9.1 Channel Soundbar System with Surround Speakers and Dolby Atmos $569.99 at Amazon
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If you’ve been searching for a high-quality soundbar that won’t put you in a financial bind, we found just the deal for you.

Right now, you can score a JBL Bar 9.1 Channel Soundbar System with surround speakers and Dolby Atmos for just $569.99. That’s nearly $630 off the list price of $1,199.95 and just pennies from its all-time low price.

SEE ALSO: Review: The Bose Smart Soundbar has a boring name and great sound

This soundbar features 820W of total system power, built-in Dolby Atmos and DTS: X 3D sound, and true surround sound thanks to the included (detachable) wireless surround speakers. You’ll also get a wireless subwoofer for deep, powerful bass.

With ultra HD 4K pass-through with Dolby Vision and built-in Chromecast and AirPlay2, it offers all the features you could want in a soundbar system.

Samsung is allegedly not done adding AI features into its flagship phones.

That's according to prolific (and often correct) leaker Ice Universe on X, via Tech Radar. This latest leak suggests that Samsung is about to one-up Apple Intelligence in some nondescript way. According to Ice Universe, some of the new features haven't even been leaked yet, so they might be total surprises if/when Samsung announces them alongside the new Galaxy S25 phones, slated to launch sometime this month.

SEE ALSO: Samsung's foldable lineup for 2025 revealed in new software Tweet may have been deleted

That's about all there is to this leak, unfortunately. Ice Universe didn't tease what some of these new, allegedly unleaked features might be. As with most AI features on smartphones, it wouldn't be shocking if they were related to photography or text generation in some way. The last batch of Galaxy AI features, announced last summer, included ways to turn selfies into AI portraits and language translation tools, among other things.

For these ones, though, we'll just have to wait. Either until Samsung announces them officially, or someone decides to leak them ahead of time.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Jan. 3: OUR TOP PICK Amazon 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV (2024) $359.99 (save $100 with Prime exclusive code 55FIRE) Get Deal BEST STREAMING DEVICE DEAL Roku Streaming Stick 4K $29 (save $20.99) Get Deal BEST BUNDLE DEAL Amazon Echo Buds with Echo Dot $44.99 (save $54.99) Get Deal BEST SMARTWATCH DEAL Garmin Venu 3 $399.99 (save $50) Get Deal

New year, new deals: Amazon's daily deals are flooded with a lot of great discounts and a lot of not-so-great discounts. We've sorted out the nonsense and highlighted a few of the ones we think are worth checking out on Jan. 3. From Echo to Garmin, there's a little something for everyone.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. Don't see anything that lights you up? Take a look back at some of our picks from earlier in the week, including the Apple Watch Series 10 back at its lowest price ever.

Our top pick: Amazon 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV (2024) $359.99 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $100.00 with Prime exclusive code 55FIRE Get Deal

The brand-new 4-Series Fire TV, Amazon's most popular smart TV, just dropped in Nov. and has already seen quite a few discounts. We featured it as one of our deals of the day last month when it was $80 off. As of Jan. 3, however, it's dropped another $20, down to just $359.99 for Prime members when they use the code 55FIRE at checkout. This new model features an ultra slim bezel that fades into the background, which makes whatever you're watching more immersive. Otherwise, it's just a newer rendition of the same Fire TV fans know and love. It supports vivid 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus, comes with the Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, and features four HDMI inputs to connect all your gaming and audio peripherals.

Roku Streaming Stick 4K Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Streaming Stick 4K $29.00 at Amazon
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The pocket-size Roku Streaming Stick 4K can turn any old TV into a cinematic streaming hub. Just pop it into any TV with an HDMI port and, as long as there's a WiFi connection, you can stream all of your favorite shows and movies in one place. You can organize your apps and content however you see fit and watch everything in Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The Roku Streaming Stick outshines Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K in almost every way. So, if you're in the market for a streaming device, we highly recommend this deal. Regularly $49.99, it's on sale for just $29 at Amazon as of Jan. 3. That's 42% in savings and just $4 shy of its best price ever.

Echo Dot and Echo Buds Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds and Echo Dot Bundle $44.99 at Amazon
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This bundle deal from mid-December that includes the Echo Buds and Echo Dot is still hanging around and definitely worth grabbing. A $99.98 value, you can snag both devices for only $44.99 — that's $5 cheaper than either device on its own at full price or 55% in savings. The Echo Dot is small enough to slide onto your nightstand or bookshelf and seamlessly add smart benefits to your daily routine. It can be used to set alarms, schedule tasks, communicate with friends and family, light up your room, listen to music, or play some soothing white noise to quiet the chaos. The Echo Buds are a simple yet solid pair of wireless earbuds that sound great, can last up to 20 hours with the charging case, and can seamlessly pair up with your Echo Dot and other Alexa devices.

Garmin Venu 3 Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Venu 3 $399.99 at Amazon
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If you're looking to jumpstart a new health routine in 2025, the newest Garmin Venu makes an excellent accountability buddy. It's equipped with an abundance of health metrics and fitness tools, in-depth recovery advice to keep you from overdoing it, detailed sleep data, and a battery life that can outshine the most expensive Apple Watch. In smartwatch mode, it'll last up to two weeks before needing a charge (less when tracking workouts). The smart features might not stand out as much as the Apple Watch, but the Venu 3 truly shines for those who prioritize wellness, fitness, sleep, and battery life. It's typically $449.99, but it's on sale as of Jan. 3 for $399.99. That's not its lowest price ever, but it's still $50 in savings.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

Save 26%: As of Jan. 3, grab the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds from Best Buy for $169.99, saving you $60 off their $229.99 MSRP.

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Do you need to buy a pair of headphones to take on your fitness goals in 2025? Probably not. But good pair of headphones designed to last through most situations you might throw at them in your workouts can make a difference.

SEE ALSO: CES 2025: Mashable's guide on what to expect

If you're in the market for headphones to come along with you on runs or trips to the gym, we recommend checking out the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds, and as of Jan. 3, they're on sale at Best Buy for $169.99. That's a $60 price cut from their $229.99 MSRP (and $10 cheaper than Amazon's sale price).

Directly tested against Apple AirPods Pro, Shokz, Beats, and Bose headphones, these Jabra earbuds came out on top as Mashable's favorite workout earbuds. Why? First of all, they're built to last. As Mashable Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino writes in our guide to the best workout earbuds, "these are the only earbuds we tested with a U.S. military-grade standard of durability, meaning they won't crumble if you step on them. Plus, they're IP68 dust and water-resistant."

In other words, while you can't wear them for any swim workouts, they'll last during sweaty gym sessions, even if they happen to fall out — which according to Mangino, was not an issue for her during testing, with her writing instead they had the most secure fit of all the headphones she tested. (Anyone who's tried to do yoga with earbuds in, you'll know how crucial a good fit is).

SEE ALSO: The Bose QuietComfort earbuds are a decent budget option from the premium brand

You might have noticed that for a pair of headphones, we haven't talked all too much about the sound performance yet — in a nutshell, it's good, not great, but for workout headphones, we think the trade off is worth it. Mangino noted the active noise-cancellation doesn't block as much as other headphones she tested, but that she did prefer to have some awareness while exercising anyway. The sound quality itself does the job, but isn't a standout among more sound-forward options. Finally, you'll get nine hours of playback time with ANC on a single charge, plus 32 more hours with the case.

SAVE $120: As of Jan. 3, you can get the NordicTrack T Series treadmill for just $679 at Amazon. That's a 15% discount and $120 off the list price of $799.

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We’re just three days into the new year, and Amazon has already put tons of fitness equipment on sale.

As of Jan. 3, you can buy the NordicTrack T Series 6.55 Treadmill for $679. That’s $120 off the list price and the cheapest price you’ll find on this model anywhere. It’s selling for $699.98 at Dick’s Sporting Goods and $799 at Best Buy.

SEE ALSO: Is the NordicTrack S22i Studio Cycle worth a $2K investment? We tested it to find out.

This treadmill comes with a 30-day ifit membership, which gets you access to guided workouts and personalized training programs from world-class trainers. It has a 300-pound capacity and a 10% one-touch incline (with ifit, your trainer auto-adjusts the incline and speed throughout your workout).

The 6.55 model has a 10 mph top speed, a 20 x 55-inch tread belt, and two-inch speakers so you can listen to music or audiobooks while you work out. Plus, when you’re done, it folds up to save space.

Apple's built-in Mac trackpad gestures are fine for basic tasks, but they fall short when juggling multiple apps or spaces. Here's how to make them more intuitive, more efficient, and more Apple-ish than they are out-of-the-box!

SAVE $400: The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 laptop is down to $649.99 at Best Buy. That knocks off $400 for 38% off the MSRP of $1,049.99.

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With CES around the corner, we're gearing up for the latest the tech world has to offer on nearly every type of device — including laptops. However, to make room for the newest innovations, we have our eyes peeled for price drops on current devices. Right now, you can find the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 laptop that gives you the best of both worlds with its built-in touchscreen.

As of Jan. 3, you can grab the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 laptop for just $649.99. That knocks $400 off its list price of $1,049.99, for 38% in savings.

SEE ALSO: The best laptops we tested in 2024: Did Apple's latest MacBook make the cut?

If you're in the market for a new Windows laptop, the Lenovo Yoga 7i is a compelling option, especially when you consider its on sale price. This model comes loaded with 16GB of RAM with 1TB of SSD to boot. While we don't recommend it for gamers or those doing heavy duty video editing, it's a great workbook for the everyday user. Plus with a built-in touchscreen and foldable design, you can turn the Yoga 7i into a tablet for streaming.

SAVE $120: As of Jan. 3, you can snag the Blue Pure 311i+ Max for just $179.99 at Amazon. That's a $120 price cut.

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We’re now in the thick of winter, and with the changing seasons comes the inevitable onslaught of sniffles, sneezes, and congestion. If you’ve noticed the air quality in your home has gotten a little stale, it may be time to invest in an air purifier.

Right now, you can get the Blueair Blue Pure 311i+ Max for just $179.99 at Amazon. (That’s $120 off the list price!)

SEE ALSO: 9 of the best air purifiers, according to experts

This top-rated air purifier can cover up to 1,116 square feet of space in 30 minutes or 465 square feet in just 12 minutes. Its dual filtration system and HEPA filter remove 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.1 microns, including dust, pollen, pet dander, and other allergens.

It has an easy-to-use display with a simple two-button design and three fan speeds. You can also use the Blueair app to monitor the air quality and control the purifier remotely.

Our friends at PCMag say it’s one of the quietest air purifiers they’ve tested and “has no trouble responding to app and voice commands.” For $179.99, you’re getting an already budget-friendly air purifier at an even lower price.

TL;DR: Live stream Littler vs. van Gerwen in the 2025 World Darts Championships final for free on Sport1. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

All eyes are on Alexandra Palace as Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen prepare to battle it out for the Sid Waddell Trophy. For many fans, it is the dream final. The experienced Michael van Gerwen going for his fourth world title against the young star aiming to secure his first. It's going to be absolutely electric.

If you want to watch the 2025 World Darts Championships final for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the World Darts Championships?

The PDC World Darts Championship is an annual competition held at Alexandra Palace in London. Organised by the Professional Darts Corporation, it is the most prestigious of their tournaments and, along with the Premier League Darts and World Matchplay, forms part of the Triple Crown.

Luke Humphries is the defending champion.

When is the 2025 World Darts Championships final?

The 2025 World Darts Championships final takes place at 8 p.m. GMT on Jan 3.

How to watch Littler vs. van Gerwen for free

Luke Littler vs. Michael van Gerwen in the 2025 World Darts Championships final is available to live stream for free on Sport1.

Sport1 is geo-restricted to Germany, 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 Germany, meaning you can unblock a free live stream of the World Darts Championships final from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2025 World Darts Championships final on Sport1 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 Germany

4. Visit Sport1

5. Watch the 2025 World Darts Championships final for free from anywhere in the world

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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 leveraging these offers, you can gain access to a free live stream of the 2025 World Darts Championships final without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the final before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Sport1?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Sport1, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Germany

• 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 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.

Live stream Luke Littler vs. Michael van Gerwen in the 2025 World Darts Championships final for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $150: Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 on sale for $249.99, saving you $150 for 38% off.

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Kicking off 2025 with some health goals? Maybe you want to get in an extra workout a week. Or maybe you're trying to get in 10,000 steps daily? What about eight solid hours of sleep a night? No matter what your goal is, having measurable data on how you're doing, gets you a little closer to achieving those goals. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 can help with that.

Samsung's smart watch, in addition to connecting with your Samsung devices to take calls and send texts all from your wrist, this smart watch is enabled with advanced health tracking. In addition to round-the-clock heart rate monitoring, it delivers insights on workouts from calories burned and personalized heart rate zones. It's even waterproof so you can track your laps in the pool.

Plus, keep it on your wrist overnight and the built-in Advanced Sleep Coaching, notes your quality of sleep while watching for signs of snoring, giving you insights to bring to your doctor.

In our review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch, we were impressed by its nearly 24 hour battery life, but it's important to note this is best for Android users only, specifically those with Samsung devices. If that's you, you're in luck as Amazon has dropped the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6's price down to $249.99. That saves you a generous $150 for 38% off.

SAVE $20.99: As of Jan. 3, you can snag a Roku Streaming Stick 4K for just $29 at Amazon. That's a 42% discount, or $20.99 off the list price.

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Tired of flipping through endless channels of infomercials and reruns when you're on the road? You might want to consider buying a Roku Streaming Stick 4K.

Right now, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is available at Amazon for just $29. That’s a 42% discount or a savings of $20.99, which is a bargain for an entertainment center that you can slip into your carry-on bag.

SEE ALSO: Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a great companion for your first 4K TV

This pocket-size device lets you watch your faves on any TV with an HDMI port, no matter where you are (as long as there’s WiFi). You can stream Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and all of Roku’s free, live, and premium channels right from the palm of your hand. Just plug it into the back of the TV, connect to WiFi, and you’re ready to start streaming your go-to shows, movies, live TV, and more — all in Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

A docking station or dock is a convenient solution that can save you from the hassle of dealing with multiple adapters and dongles to attach peripherals, monitors, or storage devices to your laptop. Here are our top picks to simplify your setup.

Android Studio’s Emulator is a versatile tool that lets you create virtual devices to simulate real Android phones and tablets. Whether you're testing apps, exploring features, or debugging, it offers a powerful way to work with Android environments directly from your computer.

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