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You're heartbroken, and you're on Instagram. You type in your ex's name through tears in the search bar. It was a messy breakup; you squint so you can't see whether they archived photos of you two, and with shaky fingers, you tap their profile and unfollow them.
The next day, you see a tagged photo of them at the top of your feed. Their friend — who you still follow — posted it. Once again, you're in tears. You're spiraling. How did this happen?
SEE ALSO: Social media dos and don'ts after a breakupLikely, "the" algorithm. Across the internet, users have complained about being confronted by profiles and memories they'd rather not see. If that's happened to you, you're not alone — researchers spoke to Mashable about why this happens, and what you (and the platforms) can do about it.
How do algorithms work?Social media algorithms are complex, and the platforms don't reveal a lot about their inner workings. What we do know is that social media networks rely heavily on who you interact with; Instagram, for example, states that its "algorithm relies on 'signals' based on how you interact with the app, and how other people interact with you." The posts you see depend on who you engage with — your "network," naturally.
A lot of algorithms make assumptions based on who you're interacting with, often for months or years, data scientist Kristine Snyder told Mashable. If suddenly you don't want to act with one or more people you shared a lot of data with for years, the algorithm may not figure that out quickly.
Algorithms "just look at whether those connections were there before and assume that they're still there until there is sufficient data to say that they're not," Snyder said. "And it can take a significant amount of time for there to be sufficient data for the algorithm to understand that those connections are not there anymore."
Why social algorithms hurt post-breakupHumans react to a breakup with empathy; not so with an algorithm. "Algorithms are not generally encoded to be empathic," Snyder said. If there's no feedback mechanism in a network — like blocking someone — the algorithm needs time to gather new data to determine you don't want to interact with this person anymore.
"Algorithms are not generally encoded to be empathic.""You can't capture the totality of human life and human experience into bits and bytes just yet," said assistant teaching professor in the ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, Anthony Pinter.
Pinter studies life transitions and ways people manage their data after experiencing such transitions — such as breakups. (His recent work is about music and breakups, and he's currently running a survey about breakup songs you can participate in.)
In a 2019 paper "Am I Never Going to Be Free of All This Crap?", Pinter and his co-authors observed that people had unexpected, upsetting encounters with content related to ex-partners due to the Facebook algorithm. This happened in various places on Facebook — the social network in which the paper focused — like on their feed, in groups, or with the "On This Day" memory feature.
The paper also delved into another post-breakup problem: Mutual friends. Even if you unfollow or block your ex, you might still be connected with your ex's friends and family. These connections complicate what you should do with your online presence after a relationship ends. Some people Pinter and his co-authors spoke to for the paper stated it wasn't always appropriate or practical to disconnect from an ex's network.
Though the paper was published several years ago, "the ways in which these platforms are still leveraging loose ties and third-tier connections to make recommendations, is still potentially problematic," said Pinter, such as recommendations for who you should follow on Facebook or Instagram.
When you break up with someone, "you're breaking up with an entire network to some degree," Snyder said. An algorithm isn't necessarily going to recognize how a whole network of relationships shifts after a breakup.
"Those kinds of things where something was a connection, and then all of a sudden, those connections are broken in a way an algorithm has no way of understanding — that's where issues can come in," she said.
Ultimately, we're not in control of what we see on our social media feeds, so seeing something that upsets us might be inevitable. "When you're not the one making the decisions about what you see, it's really hard to avoid those things that are going to continue causing that hurt and pain in a way where you can heal from it — without just leaving social media altogether," Snyder continued.
What can social media platforms do?"Humanizing algorithms" is difficult for platforms to do, for multiple reasons.
One reason is because there's a trade-off between stability and responsiveness when building algorithms, Snyder said. Social media algorithms aren't built to adapt to sudden changes like a breakup. "It's just really hard to have an algorithm that's built for one thing to work really well for something else, where things are changing suddenly," she said.
Another challenge is that different people react to breakups differently. In research published in 2022, Pinter and co-author Jed Brubaker identified two types of people post-breakup: past-focused "archivists" and future-focused "revisionists." The former usually don't delete data off their social media platforms because they believe doing so would be inauthentic to who they are now. The latter type of person does delete data because who they were in the past (or who they were with) isn't who they are moving forward.
"It turns out that to design features for these two very different kinds of people is probably difficult," said Pinter, "because to design a feature for one type of person almost inevitably creates a feature that is going to harm the other type of person." Designing an algorithm that encourages users to delete data may offend the person who believes doing so is inauthentic — but designing something that encourages retention may not work, either.
Pinter has some suggestions for what platforms can do, like giving users better tools to keep memories but keeping them in places that are only accessible to them. That does exist in some form — like Instagram's archive — but the problem with that archive, Pinter said, is that it's hidden and it's "just a bucket that you dump posts into." So he suggests an archive with organizational capacity so users can pick and choose what they see in their archive.
"There's a really ripe area here for designers and other researchers to think about in the sense of, 'What if it isn't just deletion, but what if our archival features are better?'" Pinter asked.
Platforms can also provide an easier way to unfollow someone without having to tap on their profile, like the option to do so in the search bar, he said.
A risk of better algorithmic features for breakups is forcing users to provide even more data to platforms than they already do, but there might be ways around that. Features like Facebook's Relationship Status can also be operationalized to tailor algorithmic suggestions or changes if you go from "In A Relationship" to not, Pinter suggested.
SEE ALSO: 31 best breakup movies to mend a shattered heart What can users do to 'fix' their algorithm?This issue is difficult from both a designer's and a user's perspectives.
"It's a difficult space to navigate, either as somebody who's had some event in their life, or all of a sudden they are not seeing somebody anymore or for somebody trying to design an algorithm that can possibly deal with those things," Snyder said.
Pinter recommends users delete data if they don't want it to be fodder for recommendations — but even that is imperfect. In the 2019 paper, Pinter observed that "participants who had sworn that they deleted everything, and it turns out they hadn't, so they were still getting sort of upsetting or unexpected recommendations." Pinter also caveated that he himself is a future-facing person, but noted that other research shows that getting space after a breakup is important for healing.
Then again, you might not want to delete your ex from your life. "Network connections are not always that black and white," Snyder said. Sometimes, you might want to unfollow or block your ex, but not in every case.
"It can be really difficult when you undergo some sort of breakup, you don't want to cut out all the good things that you had from that, in addition to like, to having the breakup, you want to remember the good things," she continued.
That answer lies with you. Most likely, whether you unfriend or keep those loose ties, it will take time for the algorithm to catch up. Pinter also advised users to think carefully about what they post online moving forward.
You can also take a social media break for a while. While there are possible changes platforms can implement to make a break-up easier, they don't exist yet — and taking some space from the platforms themselves might be the best solution right now. When in tears, exit the Instagram app.
Shopping on a budget? Allow us to help. Amazon has tons of deals to sort through, but we've highlighted a few of the best ones we think are actually worth grabbing on Friday, Dec. 13. No need to overspend — can save up to 67% on brands like Echo, Sonos, Instacart, and more.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If none of these are your cup of tea, be sure to check out our picks from Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 as well. Many of those are still live, including the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 at its best price ever and the Yeti Hopper M15 soft cooler for a record-low $210.
Our top pick: $100 Instacart gift card Opens in a new window Credit: Instacart Instacart gift card $85.00 at AmazonWhile it may not be the most glamorous gift in the world, everyone needs groceries. And it's no secret that grocery prices are extremely steep. Not only will $100 worth of free groceries go a long way for someone in your life, but they can also get them delivered to their door on a day they dread going out to the store. For a limited time, you can save $15 on an Instacart gift card at Amazon. Just add the $100 gift card option to your cart and the savings will be applied automatically.
Amazon Echo Buds Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds $24.99 at AmazonWhile they may not offer noise cancellation like the previously released version, the 2023 Echo Buds sound great, last up to 20 hours with the charging case, are simple to use, pair seamlessly with other Alexa devices, and have a price tag that's hard to beat. As Mashable reviewer SaVanna Shoemaker noted, "For the price, the Echo Buds are a solid pair of wireless earbuds." As of Dec. 13, you can grab a pair for only $24.99 — that's 50% off and matches the record-low from Black Friday.
AncestryDNA + Traits genetic testing kit Opens in a new window Credit: AncestryDNA AncestryDNA + Traits genetic testing kit $39.00 at AmazonA DNA test kit from AncestryDNA can help you connect with your family and understand yourself on a deeper level by testing your origins in over 2,600 global regions. You'll be able to connect with living relatives (if they've also taken an AncestryDNA test), so you can find long-lost cousins and uncles. Plus, you'll get insight into 40+ genetic traits, so you can see how your genes have influenced your appearance, fitness, sensory characteristics, and beyond — all from a spit sample. It's usually $119 per kit, but as of Dec. 13, you'll pay just $39 at Amazon. If you're at a loss for a gift idea this season, scoop this up.
Sonos Era 100 Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Era 100 $199.00 at AmazonLaunched last year as a replacement for the now obsolete Sonos One, the Sonos Era 100 is capable of producing stereo sound on its own (unlike its predecessor). It also refreshed the controls on top with a capacitive volume control and a new button to turn off the voice assistant, has a slightly taller build, and added two tweeters. It's usually $249, but as of Dec. 13, you can snag it for just $199 at Amazon. That's a savings of 20%.
Blink Outdoor 4 (3-pack) Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Outdoor 4 (3-pack) $129.99 at AmazonWhen it comes to budget-friendly security cameras, the Blink Outdoor 4 is hard to beat — especially when you can get three for only $129.99. Usually $259.99, that's 50% in savings. The Blink Outdoor 4 works seamlessly with other Alexa-enabled devices, comes with customizable motion zones, offers infrared night vision and two-way audio, and has a battery life that'll last two full years. It's one of our favorite security cameras for anyone hoping to keep an eye on things around their home day or night. And with a three-pack, you can cover every inch of your home's perimeter.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
YouTube notified its subscribers on Thursday that, once again, YouTube TV prices are going up.
Subscriptions to the cable TV alternative are increasing from $72.99 to $82.99 a month for the Base plan. The $10 price hike is already in effect for new subscribers, and will increase on Jan. 13, 2025 for existing subscribers. According to YouTube TV's support page, "due to the rising cost of content, we’ve updated our membership pricing to reflect the complete value of YouTube TV."
SEE ALSO: YouTube TV: Here's what you need to knowThe days of cord-cutting for cheaper subscriptions to streaming platforms are long gone. But the cost of streaming subscriptions is getting to the point where it's the same — or cheaper to opt for cable. According to CableTV.com, which analyzed dozens of different plans, the average cost of cable is $83 and the average cost of cable and internet combined is $134. So it's pretty comparable if you're paying for a YouTube TV subscription on top of your WiFi plan.
When YouTube TV first launched in 2017 with a $35-a-month plan, it was a clearly appealing choice for cord-cutters. But since then, the price has crept up incrementally to the $83 price tag we have today. Unfortunately, other live TV packages are pretty much the same. The basic Hulu plan with live TV is $82 and that's without the ESPN+ and Disney+ add-ons.
If you're a football fan trying to catch every NFL game of the season, you can say goodbye to your money right now. Mashable's Tim Marcin did the math and discovered it would cost a whopping $891.36 to watch every game across all of the different streaming platforms, including YouTube TV's NFL Sunday Ticket which is an additional four payments of $95 on top of the base plan.
Football streaming aside, if YouTube TV's new price hike is too much, you can always cancel your membership. And maybe it's time to start thinking about cable again.
Telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon haven't addressed the full scope of victims of an ongoing Chinese phone data hacking campaign, according to a new NBC report.
In a media call last week, the FBI told the press that they have yet to fully evict Chinese state-sponsored hackers from U.S. networks and that the agency has spent the past months alerting "high-value intelligence targets" — including the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris — to the extent of the hack, mainly those of interest to the U.S. government.
But the vast majority of the near-million people affected are most likely average Americans, and most of them have yet to be notified that they're victims. According to NBC, the telecom companies haven't clarified plans to notify customers, either.
SEE ALSO: 5 holiday scams that could wreck your seasonThe China-backed espionage campaign, labelled Salt Typhoon by Microsoft threat detectors, has utilized what is known as advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks to invade at least eight telecommunications companies for the purposes of exposing personal, individual communications. Recent investigations unearthed the years-long initiative involved the hacking of Americans' data in addition to the monitoring of political targets' communications. It's been called the "worst telecom hack in [U.S.] history by far," by Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Senator Mark R. Warner.
According to NBC, Salt Typhoon also accessed device metadata for non-intelligence targets mainly in the Washington D.C. area, which could have been used to track movements and personal communications although does not provide the content of said communications.
The FCC mandates telecom companies notify customers only when its been established that customers have been or could be harmed by the breach. This includes "financial harm, physical harm, identity theft, theft of services, potential for blackmail, the disclosure of private facts, the disclosure of contact information for victims of abuse, and other similar types of dangers." But definitions and the scope of the breach's harm is up to the discretion of companies themselves.
So far, most of the affected telecom networks have remained tight-lipped over the breach. T-Mobile has alerted customers that an infiltration of their network happened, but have retained that hackers were evicted and no customer data was actually accessed.
Just when we thought we were done with the holiday shopping events this year, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday wrapping up, Target is springing one last savings event on us. From Dec. 12 to 14, Target is running its holiday countdown sale event to keep a little extra in your wallet this holiday season.
The deals are expansive, with Target offering sales on every category from clothing, beauty, toys, kitchen, home, and tech. You can find this year's hottest products, including the PlayStation 5 and the Ninja Creami.
Plus, find special offers including $10 off when you spend $50 on toys & craft kits. Here are the best deals to shop during Target's holiday countdown sale.
Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort headphones $199.99 at TargetWe know and love Bose headphones for their exceptional comfort and impressive sound, but they're one of the pricier models among the headphones we've tested. Bose's base QuietComfort headphones provide a more budget-friendly alternative — especially when they're on sale.
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are down to $199.99 during Target's holiday countdown event. That saves you $150, for 43% off.
Best gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Console (Digital Edition) $374.99 at TargetAnytime the PS5 goes on sale, we're all eyes. While the Cyber Week sales on the console were limited and fleeting, Target is giving you one last chance to snag the device ahead of the holidays.
Find the PlayStation 5 Slim Console for just $374.99, saving $75 off its listing price. The Slim edition of the device provides a slightly smaller frame, without cutting back on the tech. Plus, this device is on the digital edition model, so you don't have to worry about switching out discs when you play. Instead, store all your games with the device's 1TB of storage.
Grab it now for 17% off, and there's still plenty of time for it to arrive by Christmas.
Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Creami $179.99 at TargetThe Ninja Creami is that girl. TikTok loves this ice cream maker and so do I, as it makes whipping up sweet treats a breeze. In just minutes, the Ninja Creami spins your frozen concoctions into smooth, creamy desserts.
For the person on your list with a sweet tooth, get them the Creami know that it's down to $179.99. You'll save $50 for 22% savings.
More Target holiday deals to shopAmazon Echo Pop — $17.99 $39.99 (save $22)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite — $134.99 $159.99 (save $25)
Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon — $349 $499 (save $150)
PlayStation 5 Slim Console — $424.99 $499.99 (save $75)
BUY TWO, GET ONE FREE: As of Dec. 13, buy two, get one free on select kids' books at Target with a Target Circle membership.
Opens in a new window Credit: Target Buy two, get one free kids' books for Target Circle members Get DealWhether your kid is a voracious early reader or you love to curl up with them before bed and enjoy a story together, keeping a well-stocked library is always a good idea. But books don't go on trees, and it can be costly to buy several at a time, especially if you have multiple munchkins. That's why it's a great idea to take advantage of this Target deal that nets you multiple books at a great price.
As of December 13, buy two and get one free on select kids' books at Target with a Target Circle membership. This deal is valid both in-store and online, and it's auto-applied at checkout. There are thousands of books to choose from, all available through the sale landing page. Signing up for a Target Circle membership is free, so make sure you do that before you take advantage of this deal.
Right now, there are tons of holiday-appropriate books to choose from like How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and How to Catch Santa Claus, but there are also books for reading throughout the rest of the year too, like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. There are plenty of different genres and reading levels to choose from, including picture books and junior chapter books, depending on what your kid is currently into.
So whether you need some gift ideas for the kids in your life or you want to grab some more books for the rugrats in your very own home, head over to Target now and see what you can find. This deal is valid through December 14.
It feels like all anyone talked about this year was the U.S. election and excessive heat. And, according to Google's Year in Review 2024, this was all anyone searched for, too.
Google's yearly review of trending terms for 2024 reveals that top global searches were primarily based around sporting events such as Copa America, the UEFA European Championship, and the Olympics. Aside from that, people searched for Liam Payne, former One Direction singer who died in October, as well as the U.S. president-elect, Donald Trump.
Unsurprisingly, a lot of searches this year were related the U.S. presidential elections, with people also searching for current President Joe Biden and the Vice President and democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Some of the terms that stand out this year include "excessive heat," obviously related to the extremely high temperatures in many places around the world this summer, "iPhone 16," which shows continued interest in Apple's flagship phone, and Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who was falsely accused of being a biological male during the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Google revealed its Year in Search 2024 a few days ago, and we have a detailed rundown here.
SEE ALSO: Google’s hum-to-search feature was used the most for these 10 songs in 2024Now, however, Google also shared a handy video, with an emotional overview of some of the people and events that ranked highly in trends this year. Check it out below.
TL;DR: Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
The Phoenix Suns head to the Delta Arena to face the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup. The Suns are 10th in the Western Conference with a 12-11 record. The Jazz are not faring well, coming in at 14th in the conference with a 5-18 record.
The Suns have lost three of their last five games, including coming off three straight losses. The Jazz have lost four of their last five games. While the Jazz did beat the Portland Trailblazers a few days ago, they are coming off a loss to the Sacramento Kings.
When is Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz?Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz in the NBA starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 13. This game takes place at Delta Center in Utah.
How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Utah JazzYou 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 Suns vs. Jazz basketball game.
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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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Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling TV Sling Orange Plan Get DealSling 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 Suns vs. Jazz from anywhere in the worldIf 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 Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz for free by following these simple steps:
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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 Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz 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:
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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.
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GET 15% OFF: As of Dec. 13, Amazon is offering a 15% discount on a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card.
Opens in a new window Credit: Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble Gift Card $42.50 at AmazonAmazon's full of some great deals right now ahead of the holidays. It has even discounted a bunch of gift cards. For those still looking for some last-minute gift ideas, these are always a fun option. In particular, if you're currently shopping for a book lover, you definitely don't want to miss out on this Barnes and Noble gift card deal.
This $50 Barnes and Noble gift card is currently enjoying a nice little 15% discount which has dropped its price to $42.50. This is a limited-time deal, though, so you'll want to act fast to pick it up at this price. Amazon also mentions above the 'Add to Cart' button that it'll arrive 10 days before Christmas, so you can have it all set and ready to go before the holidays.
SEE ALSO: Give the gift of clothing this year with this multibrand GAP gift card deal at AmazonThis gift card can be redeemed in store and online. Don't miss out on this wonderful, limited-time Barnes and Noble gift card deal that's sure to make a reader's day over the holidays.
Alongside this gift card deal, Amazon has so much more up its sleeve right now before the holidays. In its virtual Holiday Shop, you can have a look at its top 100 holiday gifts to see if anything else catches your eye. As a bonus, some items are even discounted as well so you can save a little extra cash while shopping.
It's been a long road to A Complete Unknown for Timothée Chalamet, with the star's preparation for the role of Bob Dylan beginning five years ago.
Appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Chalamet said he began prep before the pandemic in 2019, then production was paused as many were. Between then and now, he's done two Dune films, but was still getting ready to play Dylan while playing Paul Atreides — which meant a lot of practicing guitar on the set.
In a neat moment for Chalamet fans, the star shared a video with Colbert showing him in full Atreides formal attire on the first Dune, playing "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" — "with some Dune lyrical variations by me," he said.
Pornhub's 2024 Year in Review revealed all sorts of things about people's browsing habits, and Stephen Colbert has thoughts.
"The Year in Review has revealed some generational trends, because compared to how long the average user spends on Pornhub during a single, visit, 18-24 year-olds spend 76 fewer seconds," says Colbert. "I guess young folks today don't have the attention span. Back in the '90s, if you wanted to see boobs on your computer, you had to listen to this..."
Cue 20 seconds of Colbert standing in silence while the old dial-up tone plays.
TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
The Los Angeles Clippers head to Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are sixth in the Western Conference with a 14-11 record. The Nuggets are just below them at seventh in conference with a 12-10 record.
The Clippers have lost three of their last five games, including back-to-back losses to the Timberwolves and Rockets. The Nuggets have also lost three of their last five games, but they're coming off a win over the Atlanta Hawks.
When is Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets?Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets in the NBA starts at 9 p.m. ET on Dec. 13. This game takes place at Ball Arena in Denver.
How to watch Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver NuggetsYou 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 Clippers vs. Nuggets basketball game.
Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get DealFuboTV 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.
Most live sports: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get DealYouTube 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.
Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling TV Sling Orange Plan Get DealSling 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 Clippers vs. Bulls from anywhere in the worldIf 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 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.
Sign in to your favorite streaming app
Watch Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets from anywhere in the world
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 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets 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.
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TL;DR: Live stream Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
The Charlotte Hornets head to United Center to face the Chicago Bulls in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-17 record. The Bulls are doing slightly better at 10th in conference with a 10-15 record.
The Hornets have lost four of their last five games, but they are coming off a win over the Indiana Pacers. The Bulls have lost three of their last five games, but they're coming off back-to-back losses.
When is Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls ?Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls in the NBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 13. This game takes place at United Center in Chicago.
How to watch Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago BullsYou 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 Hornets vs. Bulls basketball game.
Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get DealFuboTV 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.
Most live sports: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get DealYouTube 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.
Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling TV Sling Orange Plan Get DealSling 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 Hornets vs. Bulls from anywhere in the worldIf 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 Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.
Sign in to your favorite streaming app
Watch Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls from anywhere in the world
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 Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls 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 Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls in the NBA with ExpressVPN.
TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
The Los Angeles Lakers head to Target Center to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Western Conference showdown. Both teams are hanging around the middle of the Western Conference standings. The Lakers are in eighth place with a 13-11 record, while the Timberwolves are in ninth place with a 12-11 record.
The Lakers have struggled as of late, losing three of their last five games. They are, however, coming off a win against the Portland Trailblazers. The Timberwolves are moving up in the standings, winning four of their last five games. However, Minnesota is coming off a loss to the Golden State Warriors.
When is Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves?Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 13. This game takes place at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesYou 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 Lakers vs. Timberwolves basketball game.
Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get DealFuboTV 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.
Most live sports: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get DealYouTube 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.
Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling TV Sling Orange Plan Get DealSling 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 Lakers vs. Timberwolves from anywhere in the worldIf 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 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.
Sign in to your favorite streaming app
Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves from anywhere in the world
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 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 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 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA with ExpressVPN.
TL;DR: Live stream Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
The Indiana Pacers head to Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers in an Eastern Conference showdown. Both teams are struggling and in the bottom half of the conference rankings. The Pacers are in ninth with a 10-15 record. The 76ers are 12th with a 7-15 record.
Despite having the better record, the Pacers have lost four of their last five games and are coming off a loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The 76ers have won four of their last five, including back-to-back games against the Orlando Magic and the Chicago Bulls.
When is Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers?Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA starts at 7 p.m. ET on Dec. 13. This game takes place at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
How to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ersYou 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 Pacers vs. 76ers basketball game.
Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get DealFuboTV 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.
Most live sports: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get DealYouTube 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.
Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling TV Sling Orange Plan Get DealSling 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 Pacers vs. 76ers from anywhere in the worldIf 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 Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.
Sign in to your favorite streaming app
Watch Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers from anywhere in the world
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 Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers 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 Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA with ExpressVPN.
22% OFF: As of Dec. 13, Amazon's offering a $50 GAP multibrand gift card for $39. That's 22% off its list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: GAP GAP Options (Multibrand) Gift Card $39.00 at AmazonAmazon has quite a few last-minute gift ideas available, if you're still on the lookout for items ahead of the holidays. At the moment, the retailer has a selection of gift cards discounted, including a couple for clothing stores. If you're a fan of GAP, Old Navy, Banana Republic, or Athleta, Amazon's got a great discount on a $50 multibrand gift card that's worth checking out.
This $50 gift card has had a 22% discount, dropping its price to $39 for a limited time. What's even better is that this card can be used at any of the previously mentioned stores, either online or in-store, so you have a few different options to choose from. Amazon also notes it'll arrive 10 days before Christmas, so ordering it now will be helpful if you have it on your radar as a gift idea.
SEE ALSO: Save 15% on a $50 Aeropostale gift card for a limited timeThis multibrand gift card offers great variety at an excellent price, so don't miss out on this limited-time deal on a $50 GAP gift card for $39 at Amazon.
The online retailer has plenty more up its sleeve ahead of the holidays. Amazon's virtual Holiday Shop provides a look at its top 100 holiday gifts so you can see some more options that are worth stocking up on now, from books to tech to toys. Some of these items are even discounted, which is a nice little bonus.
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