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TL;DR: Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup between the top two teams in the NBA. The Thunder are 30-5 overall, and 13-3 on the road, at the top of the Western Conference. The Cavs are 31-4 overall, and 18-1 at home, at the top of the Eastern Conference.

The Thunder have won 10 consecutive games, beating 10 different teams in the process. Six of those 10 wins have come by double digits. Oklahoma City's last loss came at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks on Dec. 17. The Cavaliers have also won 10 consecutive games, beating 10 different teams in the process. Nine of their 10 victories have come by double digits. Cleveland's last loss came at the hands of the Miami Heat on Dec. 8.

When is Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers?

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA starts at 7 p.m. ET on Jan. 8. This game takes place at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

This game will air on ESPN. The broadcast crew will include Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Richard Jefferson, and Cassidy Hubbarth.

How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

You need to choose a streaming service to watch the NBA without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Thunder vs. Cavaliers basketball game.

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get Deal

FuboTV offers you 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. 

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, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and NBA TV.

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Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

How to watch Thunder vs. Cavs from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers for free 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 U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

5. Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 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 live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

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

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 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 includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

Garmin smartwatches took a tumble on Wednesday morning.

According to Down Detector, a mass of users reported issues with the Garmin Connect online service that holds all of Garmin's online smartwatch features together. The outage appeared to peak around 7 a.m. ET, meaning people wanting to get a morning run in on the east coast might have been out of luck, at least in terms of digitally planning a route and tracking their progress.

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However, by 9:30 a.m. ET or so, it appears the outage was functionally over. The number of Down Detector reports was near zero by that time, and more importantly, Garmin's status page showed every service and feature as being "online." According to The Independent, all of those services and features were marked as "offline" during the outage.

Lenovo has been on a roll. The Beijing-based tech company consistently debuts some of the most exciting and innovative laptops at CES every year, from the 2020 ThinkBook Plus with an "E Ink" display on its lid to 2023's dual-screened Yoga Book 9i and twistable ThinkBook Plus. Last year, it brought us a ThinkBook with snap-on attachments.

At the 2025 tech trade show, Lenovo aims to continue its hot streak with the formal launch of the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, an all-new business laptop that's billed as "the world's first rollable display AI PC." It was introduced two years ago as a concept, and it's finally hitting the market within the next few months.

Mashable checked out the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 in a hands-on demo Tuesday, and unfortunately I'm going to be that person: Its OLED display doesn’t actually roll up like a scroll or a burrito, as its name implies. But setting aside that nitpick, it's a neat, well-made new option for creatives and multitasking professionals with padded pockets.

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First off: Why this? A Lenovo rep told us that the company is interested in exploring different ways to use OLED displays, which are thin and flexible. ("It's kind of like a sticker," they said.) You might recall 2020's ThinkPad X1 Fold with a bendable OLED display.

A mechanism within the hinge of the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 slides a hidden extension of its display out from inside the base, where it's sandwiched between its keyboard and motherboard. The display coasts out along tracks on either side of the screen, which translate to some chunky bezels. A sing-songy chime plays as the display grows — maybe to muffle the noise of that mechanism, which sounds like a quiet pencil sharpener when it's working. The fully expanded display offers almost 50 percent more screen real estate than before, or enough room for two or three stacked windows.

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Users can unleash and retract the display by pressing a dedicated key, or by holding their palm up near the top of the screen, like they're swearing on a bible. After the webcam takes a moment to register the hand's presence, a subsequent upwards or downwards gesture will cause the display to get bigger or smaller. (I preferred the button-pressing method in our testing — it's faster and less finicky.) The mechanism will stop the display-sliding process if the laptop's screen is too far forward.

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When fully extended, the display is super rigid, not at all top-heavy, and impressively free of any noticeable creases. The lid side of the display section that's sheathed has a ridged texture.

Lenovo made a couple changes to the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 in taking it from prototype to mass production. Its screen is tad bigger than the first iteration's, for one thing: It's now 14 inches at rest and 16.7 inches in full, up from 12.7 inches and 15.3 inches, respectively. A Lenovo rep told us the new larger size is more ideal for productivity and watching vertical videos.

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The position of the display in the market-ready ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 has also been optimized for stability, Lenovo said — they didn't want it to crack or bubble easily — and the mechanisms that slide it out are more structurally sound. It's supposedly better at staying cool, too, and its finalized chassis should prevent any liquids from reaching the housed display in case anything gets spilled on its keyboard.

Looking beyond its party trick, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is a pretty standard next-gen Copilot+ PC spec-wise. It can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 processor, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage, and it's got Intel Arc graphics. It webcam has a resolution of 5MP, and there's a privacy shutter on the top edge of its lid. Its keyboard is clicky and satisfying to use. It's 0.78 inches thick and weighs 3.73 pounds. It comes in Luna Grey. It hasn't been rated for battery life yet.

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Is it worth it for that expanding display alone? (Let's stop calling it rollable.) Maybe if you don't want to carry around a separate monitor — and you're not a fan of existing dual-display form factors.

The price of the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 will probably be the biggest determining factor for most people: It will start at $3,499 when it hits the market sometime in Q1 2025.

Mashable is on the ground live at CES 2025! We’re covering all the wildest and most important developments this week, so please keep checking back in with us. Want to submit a product you represent for our teams’ consideration as we identify the Best of CES? Here’s more info on how to do it.

Segway brought some serious e-power to this year's CES.

The company launched several new products at CES 2025, all of them electric powered, including e-bikes, scooters, and a lawnmower.

The one that caught our eye is the Segway Xyber. a rugged-looking e-bike that looks like a serious racing machine, with massive tires, hydraulic brakes, and an imposing suspension system.

It looks fast, and it is. In Race Mode, it goes from 0 to 20 miles per hour in just 2.7 seconds, powered by Segway's 175Nm, 6,000 watt direct-drive motor. It's paired with a hefty, 2,880Wh dual-battery system, which should be enough for 112 miles of range. But it is, in fact, an e-bicycle, because it has pedals and 12-levels of pedal assistance. You can, however, completely rest your feet and operate it in throttle-only mode.

That's one mean-looking electric machine. Credit: Segway

Other features include hydraulically damped front and rear suspension (with 110mm and 100mm of travel, respectively), Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, and those 20 x 5.0-inch tires with flat-resistant inserts.

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The Xyber might not be road-legal in all jurisdictions (at least not without a permit), but Segway says a second version is coming, and that one will conform to class 2 e-bike requirements. It should launch in late spring or early summer of 2025.

If you're up for something more...well, bicycley, Segway also brought the Segway Xafari to Las Vegas. It's described as an "all-terrain electric cruiser," and it has 88 miles of range thanks to the included 936Wh battery. Other features of note are the dual suspension (80mm of travel in the front, 70mm in the rear), and 26 x 3.0-inch all-terrain tires.

Segway Xafari is more of a commuter, but it's also pretty smart. Credit: Segway

Both bikes come with Segway's Intelligent Ride System, which is a suite of smart tech features such as Apple Find My support, remote monitoring via GPS, real-time health and fitness data syncing, and more. Both bikes have a multi-color, high-res (so says Segway, we don't have the exact resolution figures), 2.4-inch smart TFT display.

Now, for the prices. The Segway Xyber will cost $2,999.99), while the Xafari will retail for $2,399.99) when they hit the market, and pre-orders are open now at store.segway.com.

From the left: Segway E3, Max G3, GT3 Pro, and F3 Credit: Segway

At CES 2025, Segway also brought seven new electric scooters. Perhaps the most interesting among the bunch is the top-of-the-line Segway Ninebot Max G3. It boasts a 28mph top speed, a 50-mile range, and a 0-15 mile acceleration of 2.4 seconds. Dual hydraulic shock absorbers are here to smooth out the road bumps, and most of Segway's Intelligent Ride System features are here, including a multi-function TFT display. Price is unknown at this time, and availability starts in the spring of 2025.

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Another interesting new addition to Segway's e-scooter lineup is the GT3 Pro, which can go from 0 to 30mph in 3.9 seconds in Ultra Boost Mode, with a top speed of 49.7 miles per hour, and a range of up to 86 miles. It's powered by dual 3,500 watt motors, and has a massive, 2,160mAh battery. Other features of note include the dual-piston, hydraulic disc breaks, a dual coil-suspension, and 11-inch, self-healing tires. We also don't know the price for the GT3 Pro, but we do know it will launch in the spring.

The company also refreshed its lineup with the F3 and F3 Pro commuters, and the ER and E3 Pro scooters, with focus on portability. All of the new scooters will be available in the spring or summer of 2025.

It even trims the edges! Credit: Segway

Finally, Segway also launched the Segway Navimow X3, a robotic lawn mower which can cover up to 5,000 square meters of lawn in 24 hours. It can conquer slopes up to 27 degrees, and can also trim your lawn's edges so you can have a nice lawn without putting in nearly any work.

Mashable is on the ground live at CES 2025! We’re covering all the wildest and most important developments this week, so please keep checking back in with us. Want to submit a product you represent for our teams’ consideration as we identify the Best of CES? Here’s more info on how to do it.

The announcement follows a year of high-profile internet blackouts that hit several companies.

One of the most important TV shows of 2022, comedian Mo Amer's lauded Netflix series Mo returns for a second season at the end of January.

Created by Amer with Ramy Youssef, and directed by Solvan "Slick" Naim, Season 1 focused on protagonist Mo Najjar (played by Amer), a Palestinian refugee living in Houston with his family, awaiting the result of his asylum case.

Season 2 picks up with Mo, who's been stranded in Mexico for six months, without a passport and a way to get back to his family in the United States. Though he's continually questioned over his yearning to cross the border, Mo keeps on keeping on, finding levity even after learning that his girlfriend Maria (Teresa Ruiz) has started dating someone else, and when he's threatened with deportation after a border crossing goes awry.

This season, Farah Bsieso returns as Yusra, Mo's mother, alongside Omar Elba as Sameer, Mo's brother, and Hannibal Buress, Liza Koshy, Matt Rife, Ralph Barbosa, and Slim Thug join the cast in guest roles.

More timely than ever, Mo's return examines his experiences as a Palestinian refugee, the hypocrisies of the U.S. immigration system, and the institutional dehumanisation of people just trying to achieve citizenship — all while being a particularly hilarious, poignant, superbly written comedy show about a man just trying to get by.

Mo Season 2 is streaming on Netflix from Jan 30.

Donald Trump wants to go after Greenland, and Seth Meyers has a message for him.

"I'd like to say something to Donald Trump about his threat to take Greenland by military force that might take some of our viewers by surprise," says Meyers in the Late Night clip above, before issue the incoming President with a direct challenge: "Do it! Do it, you coward! Go get Greenland, you coward! Fix my shower and get me Greenland, or don't show me your face ever again! I'm calling your bluff, bro. Stop making these crazy promises. Do it. I want it. Go get it. Why won't you get it, you afraid of Denmark, bro? You starting to remember they've got those big ass dogs?"

Meyers goes on to say that this is how he knows Trump isn't going to take on China. "He talked a big game but now he's backing down and threatening Greenland instead. He's going to keep downgrading to smaller and smaller countries. Russia's going to do whatever it wants while he, like, threatens Peru."

SAVE $50: As of Jan. 8, the Beats Studio Buds are on sale for $99.99 at Best Buy. This is $50 off their list price of $149.99.

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There's no better way to kick off the new year than with some new earbuds, especially if you set some fitness goals for the year and want them to keep you busy with music, audiobooks, or podcasts. Thankfully, Best Buy's offering a nice deal at the moment on the Beats Studio Buds so you can score some high-quality noise-canceling earbuds without making a dent in your wallet.

The Beats Studio Buds — in black, beats red, and white — are down to $99.99 at Best Buy. This is $50 off their list price of $149.99. They even come with some bonus items to get you started on the right foot: three months free of Apple Fitness+ and Apple Music for free for up to three months.

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These earbuds will keep you in the zone while you're on the go thanks to Active Noise Canceling that helps to block out any outside noise around you. And for the moments when you'd rather be tuned into your surroundings, it also features a Transparency mode. On top of that, they offer up to eight hours of battery life to keep you listening for longer.

Set yourself up with some brand new earbuds to start off the new year. Save $50 on Beats Studio Buds at Best Buy.

There are plenty more deals on headphones and earbuds that are worth having a look at right now, too. You can also save on the Beats Fit Pro at the moment and, if you don't mind spending extra cash, you can also score a nice discount on the over-ear Apple AirPods Max right now at Best Buy.

Save $1,100: As of Jan. 8, Sony 75-inch Mini LED 4K Google TV is available for $1,398 at Walmart, a massive $1,100 discount from its original price of $2,498.

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In my humble expert opinion, the Sony 75-inch mini LED 4K Google TV is more than a TV; it's a life upgrade. At $1,398 at Walmart, this beauty is not just $1,100 cheaper than usual, it's also the kind of screen that might make you cancel those pricey theater trips for good.

First, let's talk visuals because wow. Its cognitive processor brings every scene to life with rich colors, sharp contrasts, and stunning detail. Paired with mini LED tech and a wide color spectrum, it turns every frame into a masterpiece. It's like bringing the director's cut straight into your living room.

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If you're a gamer, you're going to love this. With HDMI 2.1, 4K at 120Hz, and exclusive features for the PlayStation 5, this TV doesn't just keep up with your gameplay, it takes it to the next level. The game menu puts all your settings in one place, making it easy to optimize for any title.

Streaming is seamless with Google TV, which keeps all your apps and content organized in one place. Plus, it comes with Bravia Core, offering a library of 4K movies included right out of the box. Add Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced; every movie or show feels tailor-made for this screen.

The sound is just as impressive, with advanced audio technology that makes explosions rumble, dialogue crisp, and soundtracks soar. Pair it with a Sony soundbar, and you've got an audio-visual combo that's hard to beat.

At $1,398 from Walmart, this deal is almost too good to be true. Gaming, binge-watching, or showing off your new setup? This Sony TV will steal the show. Get it now before the deal disappears.

SAVE $50: As of Jan. 8, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS + Cellular, 44mm) is on sale for $279 at Amazon. This is 15% off its list price of $329.

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It's a new year, and that means a fresh start to set some goals for the year. If you're looking to up your fitness game in 2025, why not pick up an Apple Watch to help you track your progress? Thankfully, you can save on the Apple Watch SE 2 at Amazon, which can get you started on the path towards your goals without breaking the bank.

The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS + Cellular, 44mm) is currently down to $279, 15% off its list price of $329. That saves you $50, which is a nice little deal to kick off the new year. This Apple Watch has everything you need to start the year off strong, too.

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Alongside helpful fitness features that can track numerous types of workouts and advanced metrics, this watch also comes with health features to keep you feeling at the top of your game. This includes a heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and even safety features like Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS.

There's no better time than now to pick up an Apple Watch SE 2. Get started on the right foot this year by saving $50 on the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS + Cellular, 44mm) at Amazon.

There are a few more Apple deals worth checking out right now, too. If you want to pick up some new headphones, AirPods Max are currently on sale at Best Buy. You can also score an Apple iPad right now for just $279.

SAVE $50: As of Jan. 8, the JBL Tune 770NC headphones have dropped to their lowest-ever price of $79.95, a 38% discount from their $129.95 list price.

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The holidays and seasonal sale events may be behind us, but there are still some deals worth taking advantage of at the start of this new year. If you've been on the hunt for noise-canceling headphones, the JBL Tune 770NC are currently enjoying an excellent discount at Amazon — down to their lowest-ever price.

The JBL Tune 770NC headphones are on sale for $79.95, 38% off their list price of $129.95. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is their lowest-ever price, so there's no better time to scoop them up. You can even save on every color listed: black, blue, or white. Amazon also has them listed as a limited-time deal, so it's an offer that may not stick around much longer.

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These headphones are well worth the investment, too. Offering Adaptive Noise Canceling, you can zone in on your favorite songs, audiobooks, podcasts, and so much more without the outside world being too distracting. They even feature Ambient Aware and TalkThru for those moments when you want to be a bit more aware of your surroundings.

To have noise-canceling features like these for under $100 is an excellent deal. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to score the JBL Tune 770NC headphones at their lowest-ever price at Amazon.

If you're looking for even more headphones on sale right now, we've got some great options to look through. You can also save on Sony's WH1000XM4 headphones right now and even the AirPods Max are enjoying a nice discount at Best Buy at the moment.

Anker brought a solar beach umbrella to CES 2025, making us instantly want something we never knew existed before: A solar beach umbrella.

Yes, it's a large parasol that protects you from sunlight, while at the same time charging a mobile (well, sort of) electric cooler with solar panels. The umbrella can be collapsed just like any beach umbrella, as the solar panels on top are flexible. The cooler on the bottom packs a detachable 288Wh battery, and has small wheels for lugging around easily, though we don't advise trying to carry this thing to a remote beach with no car access.

And it's not just regular panels Anker is using here. The company says it's using perovskite solar cells, which should offer a 30 percent better performance than the typically used silicon cells. In reality, you can expect solar power of up to 100W total.

What's important is that you can bring a number of battery-powered gadgets to the beach and charge them with Anker's solar umbrella, without worrying you'll run out of power (OK, maybe don't try Bitcoin mining).

Oh, and if it suddenly starts raining, this thing will also protect you from the rain, as it has an IP67 dust- and water-resistance rating.

SEE ALSO: NASA solar probe survives dramatic plunge into the sun

Unfortunately, Anker didn't share the price for the Solix Solar Beach Umbrella. The only thing we know is (a vague) availability date, as the device should become available either in the spring or summer of 2025.

Do you really need that umbrella, though? Credit: Anker

The cooler is called the Solix EverFrost Electric Cooler, and can be bought on its own, without the solar umbrella. It's available in three capacities: 23L, 40L, and 58L, in case you really need to cool down a lot of booze refreshing drinks. Its battery should provide 52 hours on one charge, but you can also buy more batteries and swap them out if you need more power (and if you haven't opted for the solar umbrella). The Solix EverFrost Electric Cooler goes on sale on February 21, starting at $699.

"We have been so concerned about all the scary things Trump's gonna do that we forgot he's also gonna do some really stupid things."

This is Daily Show host Desi Lydic's lead in to Trump's recent foreign policy comments, which seems to largely consist of a list of places that he wants to become part of the U.S.

In the footage above Lydic responds to Trump's suggestion Canada merge with the US ("Canada can't become part of America, that's the country I pretend to be from when I'm travelling abroad!"), taking over the Panama Canal ("Because why stop at just controlling birth canals") and saying the US needs Greenland for national security.

"Of course we do! Greenland is vital for our national security," Lydic said. "It's the only way to stop Santa Claus from waltzing on down from the North Pole and ****ing our wives."

Save $220: As of Jan. 8, TCL 75-inch Q5-Series QLED 4K Fire TV is available for $529.99 at Best Buy, saving you $220 off its regular price of $749.99.

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In my opinion, the TCL 75-inch Q5-Series QLED 4K Fire TV is one of the best big-screen deals of the year so far. At $529.99 from Best Buy, you’re saving $220 while getting a TV loaded with premium features for streaming, gaming, and everything in between.

Let’s start with the picture quality. This TV combines QLED Quantum Dot technology with HDR PRO+, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+, to deliver breathtaking visuals. Colors are vibrant, contrast is sharp, and details are crystal clear. Watching a blockbuster movie or dramatic series? This screen makes every scene feel larger than life.

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The 75-inch screen and FullView 360 bezel-less design create a truly immersive experience, perfect for binge-watching or hosting movie nights. Plus, with Motion Rate 240 and MEMC frame insertion, fast-moving action stays smooth and clear, so you never miss a moment of excitement.

Gamers, this TV has your back. The Game Accelerator 120 and Auto Game Mode (ALLM) ensure low latency and lightning-fast response times, with up to 120Hz variable refresh rate (VRR), keeping gameplay seamless and lag-free. Designed to give you a competitive edge, explore open worlds, or climb the leaderboard in multiplayer games.

The audio is just as impressive, with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X delivering immersive sound straight from the TV speakers. If you’re a night owl, you can pair your Bluetooth headphones for private listening without disturbing the rest of the house.

With a built-in Fire TV and Apple AirPlay 2, streaming your favorite shows, movies, and music has never been easier. It also works with Amazon Alexa, so you can use your voice to control the TV. Four HDMI inputs, including one with eARC, make it easy to connect gaming consoles, soundbars, and other devices.

At $529.99 from Best Buy, this TCL Q5-Series TV delivers incredible value for its size and features. This is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for, so grab it while it’s still on sale.

NASA will investigate two new approaches to bring its Mars samples to Earth through a mission proposal that is less expensive and technically complicated. 

The space agency will flesh out options that could either involve using a commercial lander, possibly supplied by SpaceX or Blue Origin, to get to the surface of the Red Planet, or incorporate the tried-and-true sky crane, the landing system that brought the Perseverance and Curiosity rovers to the Martian surface in the first place.

Either change in the mission's design could reduce the estimated $11 billion cost to under $8 billion, said administrator Bill Nelson, who will be leaving his post when former President Donald Trump is inaugurated again later this month. These options could also shorten the timeline to bring the samples home by one to five years, making the earliest possible touchdown in 2035, he said. 

"The very reason that we pulled the plug was this thing had gotten out of control," Nelson said. "What our wizards at NASA have figured out is that they've come up now with a solution to get the successful outcome we want, and that is, we want to return 30 titanium tubes as soon as possible at the cheapest price."

NASA plans to finalize the mission design in the second half of 2026.

SEE ALSO: NASA's plan to return Martian rocks is in trouble. Could these 7 companies help? A core of a Martian rock about the size of a piece of chalk within a Perseverance rover drill. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / ASU / MSSS

Recent exceptional rock discoveries have only mounted pressure on NASA to solve the problems facing its Mars Sample Return mission, its plan to fly bits of rock, dust, and air collected by Perseverance back to Earth. 

The mission has been in limbo since a review found it would cost upward of $11 billion and take nearly two decades to achieve. NASA engaged the greater aerospace industry for input on how to wrangle in spending and development last year. Several companies suggested a variety of ideas, which Mashable reported, including repurposing Artemis moon landers and rethinking the last leg of the journey. 

Mashable's review of the proposal summaries in August 2024 showed many of the ideas focused on the Mars Ascent Vehicle, the rocket that would blast the samples off Mars and into space — a sign that insiders had identified the MAV as a key sticking point.

This mission would mark humanity's first attempt at launching off another planet. Aerojet Rocketdyne, Whittinghill Aerospace, and Northrop Grumman's proposals all pitched finding ways to make that rocket — and the lander bringing it down to the surface — lighter and smaller. Aerojet Rocketdyne went a step farther, urging NASA to reduce the mass of the Mars rocket to reuse its sky crane. 

A Mars rover descends to the surface of the planet with the help of the sky crane system. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech illustration

For both new approaches, the mission’s landing system would carry a smaller version of the MAV. The platform’s solar panels would be swapped for a radioisotope power system that can provide power and heat through the dust storm season.

NASA officials struggled to articulate Tuesday why the sky crane hadn't been integrated into the mission's architecture from the start.

"Why, when this was originally being designed, was it being designed with a much larger lander so they could not employ the already existing and successful sky crane?" Nelson asked rhetorically. "Of course, if you build a bigger and better mouse trap, it's going to be more complicated and it's going to get more costly."

Since landing on Mars in 2021, Perseverance has filled sample tubes with rocks and dirt. NASA's goal has been to retrieve at least some of them and get them to Earth in the 2030s. 

To do that, the agency planned for the rover to deliver the samples to a robotic lander equipped with a rocket. If the rover couldn't make the drive, drones similar to the recently deceased Ingenuity helicopter would pick them up and fly them to a lander. Once the tubes were in space, an orbiter built by the European Space Agency would bring them some 140 million miles back to Earth. 

Over the summer, Perseverance discovered a spotted rock with the most compelling signs of ancient Martian life yet, though a sample would need to be shipped back to Earth for confirmation. Casey Dreier, senior space policy adviser for The Planetary Society, told Mashable last year he hopes the recent accomplishments on Mars will galvanize the political support to bring samples home. 

"It's kind of a reminder that no one is going to care if it costs $6 billion or $11 billion if we discover evidence of life beyond Earth for the first time in human history," he said then.

Nelson told reporters Tuesday it will be up to the Trump administration to make the final decision on the path forward for the sample return mission. NASA will spend the next year working on engineering plans for either new approach. When asked if Nelson had an idea of whether the new administration wants to continue the mission, he said he didn't know.

"I can't imagine that they don't," he said. "I don't think we want the only sample return coming back on a Chinese spacecraft."

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