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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for January 6 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for January 6, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A little bit of a plant.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

SPRIG.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 6

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

Roborock's new robot vacuum-mop hybrid will grab your attention — and your stray socks.

The Chinese maker of high-end cleaning tech debuted the Roborock Saros Z70 Sunday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas after about seven years in the making. The forthcoming hybrid robovac features a jointed, twisting "OmniGrip" appendage that can pick up and move certain small objects out of the way. Roborock calls it the "first-of-its-kind mass-produced foldable robotic arm."

SEE ALSO: CES 2025: Exhibitors, dates, ticket prices, and everything else you must know

The launch marks a shift from conventional object avoidance technology to object removal technology, with the goal of making a robot vacuum that's more autonomous than ever for care-free, do-everything-for-me cleaning.

In a demo, the Mashable team got to see the Saros Z70 depart its dock to fetch a balled-up sock and place it in a short basket before redocking itself. It's pretty cool — but if you can afford it, ask yourself this: Why don't you just hire a maid?

Roborock Saros Z70 design: The clawww Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

Weighing in around 11 pounds, the Saros Z70 is a matte black disc-shaped device with a slim profile. It lacks a LiDAR tower — a protruding circular bump filled with sensors, common among modern robot vacuums — and instead navigates with the help of built-in "Starsight" sensors and cameras around its circumference. (This allows it to get under more spaces and clean beneath furniture.) These cameras turn off when it's docked, per a Roborock rep, but users have the option to turn it on for surveillance purposes. The rep said its footage encrypted and stored on the Saros Z70 itself rather than through a connected service, so your data never exits the device.

The Saros Z70's robotic arm is housed under a shiny door on its surface that automatically lifts and slides backwards to unleash the appendage. The arm has five axis that can twist, as well as a pinchy, two-pronged claw at the end of it. There's a child lock and a safety stop button near the arm's base in case of emergency.

On the underside of the Saros Z70, you'll find a new anti-tangle FreeFlow brush, a set of wheels that can elevate to overcome raised lips between rooms or the edges of carpets, and mopping pads. These pads are both retractable and removable — users can have the Saros Z70 ditch them in its dock if it's only going to be cleaning hardwood floors, which is a new feature for the Roborock lineup.

How the Roborock Saros Z70 works Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

Roborock says the entire Saros Z70 cleaning cycle happens in three parts. First, it does a sweep of a room while marking any nearby objects it's able to lift, then returns to its dock. Next, it heads out again to move the objects it has identified out of the way. It then wraps up the cycle by returning to clean the spots where the objects previously sat.

Users have to enable its OmniGrip arm in the Roborock companion app — it won't be activated right out of the box — but from there, they can pick which objects the Saros Z70 grabs and exactly where it puts them. (Our demo did not include a run-through of these settings.) At present, the Saros Z70 is capable of listing four different kinds of objects weighing up to 300 grams: socks, paper, small towels, and sandals. Support for other types of clothing and shoes as well as pet toys are in the works.

The Saros Z70 boasts a whopping 22,000 Pa of suction power, which the company's rep called an industry record. For reference, Mashable's current favorite robot vacuum — another Robobock model, the $1,599.99 Qrevo Master — clocks in at 10,000 Pa of power. This thing sucks... apparently. We didn't get a chance to see it actually vacuum anything up.

The potential is there — but the price is silly Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

In our demo, the Saros Z70 was programmed to move out of its dock in a straight line, grab a sock, and place the sock in a short basket before returning to its dock. It was able to successfully put the sock in the basket — so long as the sock had been placed in a very specific spot, otherwise its arm would miss. Notably, it also struggled to properly redock itself every single cycle, getting close to its parking spot but never right on the mark. It would say something in Mandarin that roughly translated to "action failed" every time it tried to return home, and I kind of felt bad for it.

According to the Roborock rep, this programing was chosen because of the constraints of our setting: Our demo took place in a small hotel suite, and others were apparently being conducted in convention center booths throughout the week. It couldn't be wandering off.

Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

I think these circumstances sold the Saros Z70 short, because it really does seem like a neat device if it reaches its full potential from the standpoints of pick-up-ability and sheer power. That said, I'm not quite sure who's going to be buying it: Roborock's rep couldn't tell us an exact price, but suggested that it would sell for around $2,000. (High-end robot vacuums that are on the market right now cap out around $1,600, such as the Qrevo Master.) If you're someone who can afford such a luxury, I don't see why you wouldn't just hire someone to pick up your socks and vacuum for you. To own one seems like more of a flex than anything.

The Roborock Saros Z70 is currently in mass production and slated for an April release. We'll have a full review of it once it hits the market.

The 82nd Golden Globes has rolled out the red carpet this Sunday night, with this year's nominees in TV and film gathering at the awards' annual spot, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the event is being broadcast live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. But who will take home the gold?

SEE ALSO: How to watch the Golden Globes live this weekend with or without cable

Jacques Audiard's Cannes-winning musical Emilia Pérez led the pack in nominations with 10, while awarded chef series The Bear topped the TV nominations with five — awards favourite Shōgun got four, as did Hulu's crime comedy Only Murders In the Building.

Other favourites for the night included Sean Baker's exquisite Mikey Madison-led film Anora, Brady Corbet's post-WWII immigrant epic The Brutalist, Jon M. Chu's gravity-defying Wicked, Coralie Fargeat's bold body horror The Substance, and Edward Berger's Vatican thriller Conclave, and Richard Gadd's personal Netflix series Baby Reindeer.

Here are the winners for this year's Golden Globes below. We'll be updating this list as the night goes on — look for the bolded entry as the winner.

And the winners for the 2025 Golden Globes are:Best Television Series — Drama

The Day of the Jackal

The Diplomat

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Shõgun

Slow Horses

Squid Game

Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy

Abbott Elementary

The Bear

The Gentlemen

Hacks

Nobody Wants This

Only Murders in the Building

SEE ALSO: The 21 best TV shows of 2024, and where to stream them Best Performance by an Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama

Donald Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent

Gary Oldman, Slow Horses

Eddie Redmayne, The Day of the Jackal

Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun

Billy Bob Thornton, Landman

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama

Anna Sawai, Shōgun

Emma D'Arcy, House of the Dragon

Kathy Bates, Matlock

Keira Knightley, Black Doves

Keri Russell, The Diplomat

Maya Erskine, Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy

Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This

Ted Danson, A Man on the Inside

Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building

Jason Segel, Shrinking

Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building

Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy

Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary

Ayo Edebiri, The Bear

Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building

Kathryn Hahn, Agatha All Along

Jean Smart, Hacks

Best Supporting Male Actor – Television

Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun

Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Harrison Ford, Shrinking

Jack Lowden, Slow Horses 

Diego Luna, La Maquina

Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear

Best Supporting Female Actor – Television

Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear

Hannah Einbinder, Hacks, Season 3

Dakota Fanning, Ripley

Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer

Allison Janney, The Diplomat

Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television

Baby Reindeer

Disclaimer

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

The Penguin

Ripley

True Detective: Night Country

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television

Colin Farrell, The Penguin

Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer

Kevin Kline, Disclaimer

Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Ewan McGregor, A Gentleman in Moscow

Andrew Scott, Ripley

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television

Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer

Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country

Cristin Milioti, The Penguin

Sofía Vergara, Griselda

Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans

Kate Winslet, The Regime

Best Performance in Stand-up Comedy on Television

Jamie Foxx, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was

Nikki Glaser, Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die

Seth Meyers, Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking

Adam Sandler, Adam Sandler: Love You

Ali Wong, Ali Wong: Single Lady

Ramy Youssef, Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

Best Picture – Drama

A Complete Unknown

Conclave

Dune: Part Two

Nickel Boys

September 5

The Brutalist

Best Picture – Musical/Comedy

A Real Pain

Anora

Challengers

Emilia Pérez

The Substance

Wicked

Best Picture – Non-English Language

All We Imagine as Light

Emilia Pérez

The Girl With the Needle

I’m Still Here

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Vermiglio

Best Picture – Animated

Flow

Inside Out 2

Memoir of a Snail

Moana 2

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

The Wild Robot

Best Director – Motion Picture

Jacques Adiard, Emilia Pérez

Sean Baker, Anora

Edward Berger, Conclave

Brady Corbet, The Brutalist

Coralie Fargeat, The Substance

Payal Kapadia, All We Imagine As Light

Best Screenplay — Motion Picture

Jacques Adiard, Emilia Pérez

Sean Baker, Anora

Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, The Brutalist

Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain

Coralie Fargeat, The Substance

Peter Straughan, Conclave

Best Male Actor – Motion Picture – Drama

Adrien Brody, The Brutalist

Colman Domingo, Sing Sing

Daniel Craig, Queer

Ralph Fiennes, Conclave

Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice

Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown

Best Female Actor – Motion Picture – Drama

Pamela Anderson, The Last Showgirl

Angelina Jolie, Maria

Nicole Kidman, Babygirl

Tilda Swinton, The Room Next Door

Fernanda Torres, I'm Still Here

Kate Winslet, Lee

Best Male Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy

Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain

Hugh Grant, Heretic

Gabriel LaBelle, Saturday Night

Jesse Plemons, Kinds of Kindness

Glen Powell, Hit Man

Sebastian Stan, A Different Man

Best Female Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy

Amy Adams, Nightbitch

Cynthia Erivo, Wicked

Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez

Mikey Madison, Anora

Demi Moore, The Substance

Zendaya, Challengers

Best Supporting Male Actor – Motion Picture

Yura Borisov, Anora

Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain

Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown

Guy Pearce, The Brutalist

Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice

Denzel Washington, Gladiator II

Best Supporting Female Actor — Motion Picture

Selena Gomez, Emilia Pérez

Ariana Grande, Wicked

Felicity Jones, The Brutalist

Margaret Qualley, The Substance

Isabella Rossellini, Conclave

Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Alien: Romulus

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Deadpool & Wolverine

Gladiator II

Inside Out 2

Twisters

Wicked

The Wild Robot

Best Original Score – Motion Picture

Conclave

The Brutalist

The Wild Robot

Emilia Pérez

Challengers

Dune: Part Two

Best Original Song – Motion Picture

"Beautiful That Way," The Last Showgirl

"Compress/Repress," Challengers

"El Mal," Emilia Pérez

"Forbidden Road," Better Man

"Kiss the Sky," The Wild Robot

"Mi Camino," Emilia Pérez

Everyone who follows graphics cards is pretty sure Nvidia will announce the GeForce RTX 50-series at CES 2025. One new leak makes that seem almost certain.

Chinese manufacturer Inno3D appears to have leaked its iChill X3 version of the rumored RTX 5090 GPU, courtesy of VideoCardz. The leak, which amounts to some product art that presumably exists for a future online shop webpage, doesn't tell us much. However, the packaging seems to confirm that the 5090 will come with 32GB of GDDR7 memory, twice the capacity of the rumored 5080 graphics card.

SEE ALSO: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000: Details, launch date rumors as CES 2025 looms

In layman's terms, that means it should be really fast and capable of doing a lot, whether it's in the realm of gaming, bitcoin farming, or artificial intelligence applications. It will also likely be expensive, as these things tend to be. Unfortunately, this leak doesn't tell us much else, such as pricing or a specific release date.

But we likely won't have to wait much longer to find out. Nvidia is hosting the big keynote address to kick off CES on Monday.

People with kids, rejoice.

That's because Roborock is releasing a robot vacuum that can help clear up all the little socks they leave all over the place. Announced at CES 2025, the Roborock Saros Z70 is a pretty normal-looking circular robot vacuum, except for the part where a big robot arm is jutting out of it. Roborock says it will launch in the first half of 2025, but didn't include any pricing info.

Look at this little guy. Credit: Roborock SEE ALSO: These are the best self-emptying robot vacuums that make life easier

The arm is officially called OmniGrip, which Roborock insists is the "first-of-its-kind mass-produced foldable robotic arm" on a robot vacuum. It can allegedly take care of small items under 300g in size, like tissue paper, socks, and small towels. It's not really clear what the device does with these things, but apparently it can also clean hard-to-reach areas.

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

I don't have kids, but if I did, I'd seriously think about it.

The Brooklyn organization, seeking new audiences and pushing boundaries, debuts Techne, four digital installations from the Onassis Foundation’s ONX Studio.

Apple is slowly doling out more and more AI features to iPhone users, but it's coming at a price.

In just the last few months, the internal storage requirements to install Apple Intelligence on a supported Apple device (be it an iPhone, iPad, or Mac) have nearly doubled from the initial investment. According to a notice on Apple's website (spotted by 9to5Mac), installing Apple Intelligence on your device now requires 7GB of storage space.

SEE ALSO: Every foldable iPhone and iPad rumor we've heard so far

For context, the initial rollout of Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 only carried a 4GB install size. Ever since the iOS 18.2 update added more features like Genmoji to the mix, the storage requirement has ballooned in size. As Apple keeps adding onto Apple Intelligence in the future, don't be surprised if the commitment continues to increase. The oldest iPhone that can run Apple Intelligence is the iPhone 15 Pro, which starts with 128GB of internal storage.

It should also be noted that there's no way to install Apple Intelligence features piecemeal. You either get none of them or you get all of them.

For many, this won't be an issue. Not everyone fills up their camera rolls or Apple Music download queues, so not everyone is bumping up against the storage limits on their devices all the time. But for those who like to live that life, Apple Intelligence may not be worth it.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for January 5 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for January 5, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A very online word.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter C.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

CYBER.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 5

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, January 5, 2025:

AcrossWhat "verb" or "adjective" is, confusingly

• The answer is Noun.

On the ___ (free)

• The answer is House.

One holding a deed

• The answer is Owner.

Large in scope, as a photography lens

• The answer is Macro.

They're rolled in annoyance

• The answer is Eyes.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 4 Down"You've got to be kidding!"

• The answer is NoWay.

Unit equal to roughly 28 grams

• The answer is Ounce.

App customers

• The answer is Users.

Infamous Roman emperor

• The answer is Nero.

Where the heart is, it's said

• The answer is Home.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

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Mashable writers and editors spend all year testing tech products to determine if they live up to the hype and are worth the money. In 2024, we reviewed 106 products — some fell short, some were perfectly fine, and some were award-worthy.

We rate products on a 5-point scale and anything 4.5 or higher is eligible for a Mashable Choice Award. This honor is bestowed on only the best of the best. If it's a Mashable Choice Award winner, you can be sure the product is worth purchasing.

This year, we had 27 winners. Below, we'll tell you why we loved each one and why it was worthy of an award.

TL;DR: Live stream Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams on YouTube TV or Sling TV.

The final week of NFL regular season action is upon us. The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams will face off in an NFC West showdown. The Seahawks are 9-7 and have been mathematically eliminated. The Rams are 10-6 and have clinched a playoff berth.

The Rams will secure the No. 3 seed with a win over the Seahawks, but a loss will push them to the No. 4 seed. They have made the decision to rest starting quarterback Matt Stafford.

When is Seahawks vs. Rams?

Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams takes place at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 5. The two teams will face off at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

The game will air on FOX, where Kenny Albert is expected to do the play-by-play. Jonathan Vilma is expected to join him in the booth.

How to stream Seahawks vs. Rams

We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Seahawks vs. Rams:

Most live sport: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get Deal

Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams is available to live stream via YouTube TV or the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV (not to mention other NFL fixtures).

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 the NFL Network.

The NFL Sunday Ticket is an add-on for $209 per year, or four non-cancellable payments of $52.99. Sunday Ticket provides access to all NFL games, including out-of-market games and split-screen viewing.

Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling TV Sports Plan Get Deal

Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.

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

How to watch Seahawks vs. Rams from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Seahawks vs. Rams from anywhere in the world 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 service

5. Watch Seahawks vs. Rams from anywhere in the world

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

• 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 New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on YouTube TV or Sling TV.

The final week of NFL regular season action is here. The New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face off in an NFC South showdown. The Saints are 5-11 and have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. The Buccaneers are 9-7 and are still in the hunt for a playoff spot.

The Buccaneers are the only team with something riding on this game. They currently have an 83 percent chance to make the playoffs, and a win over the Saints would clinch a playoff berth.

When is Saints vs. Buccaneers?

New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 5. The two teams will face off at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

The game will air on FOX, where Kevin Burkhardt is expected to do the play-by-play. Tom Brady expected to join him in the booth.

How to stream Saints vs. Buccaneers

We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Saints vs. Buccaneers:

Most live sport: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get Deal

New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers is available to live stream via YouTube TV or the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV (not to mention other NFL fixtures).

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 the NFL Network.

The NFL Sunday Ticket is an add-on for $209 per year, or four non-cancellable payments of $52.99. Sunday Ticket provides access to all NFL games, including out-of-market games and split-screen viewing.

Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling TV Sports Plan Get Deal

Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.

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

How to watch Saints vs. Buccaneers from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Saints vs. Buccaneers from anywhere in the world 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 service

5. Watch Saints vs. Buccaneers from anywhere in the world

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

• 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 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts on YouTube TV, Peacock TV, or Sling TV.

The final week of NFL regular season action is upon us. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts will face off in an AFC South showdown. The Jaguars are 4-12, while the Colts are 7-9. Both have been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

The Jaguars have won two of their last five games, and are coming off a 15-13 win over the Tennessee Titans. The Colts have also won two of their last five games, but are coming off a 45-33 win over the New York Giants.

When is Jaguars vs. Colts?

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 5. The two teams will face off at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The game will air on FOX, where Jason Benetti is expected to do the play-by-play. Brady Quinn expected to join him in the booth.

How to stream Jaguars vs. Colts

We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Jaguars vs. Colts:

Most live sport: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get Deal

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts is available to live stream via YouTube TV or the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV (not to mention other NFL fixtures).

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 the NFL Network.

The NFL Sunday Ticket is an add-on for $209 per year, or four non-cancellable payments of $52.99. Sunday Ticket provides access to all NFL games, including out-of-market games and split-screen viewing.

Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling TV Sports Plan Get Deal

Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.

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

How to watch Jaguars vs. Colts from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Jaguars vs. Colts from anywhere in the world 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 service

5. Watch Jaguars vs. Colts from anywhere in the world

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

• 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: Score permanent access to Skoove Premium piano lessons for a one-time payment of £88.53 (reg. £241.51) through 12 January.

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Thinking of fulfilling a lifelong goal of learning to play the piano? Finding an instructor to teach you every week will quickly set you back hundreds, if not thousands of pounds — not to mention the coordination of both your schedules. And learning from YouTube can be hard without a solid direction.

Thankfully, there's a way to combine the personal approach of an in-person teacher and the flexibility of learning from videos: interactive piano lessons from Skoove Premium. For a limited time, Mashable readers can get lifetime access to the Skoove piano app for 64% off the usual price. Pay just £88.53 once and you'll get a lifetime of interactive piano lessons.

Skoove uses artificial intelligence to identify and understand what you're playing so it can give real-time feedback. You'll get access to over 400 online piano tutorials that are tailored to your preferences, with a variety of genres to choose from like popular music by The Beatles, Adele, and more, as well as classical music by Beethoven and Mozart. And if you need additional help, Skoove music instructors are there to give one-on-one support to supplement your studies. 

Every month, new videos and songs are added, so you'll never get bored. And lifetime access means you only have to pay once.

If you're ready to tickle the ivories and learn to play the piano on your own schedule, consider Skoove.

Until 12 January at 11:59 p.m. PT, score a lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium piano lessons marked down 64% to just £88.53.

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TL;DR: Live stream Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Sacramento Kings won't have to go far when they head to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference matchup. The Kings are 15-19, which puts them in 12th place in the west. The Warriors are faring just slightly better at 16-16, which puts them in tenth place.

The Kings have lost three of their last five games, but are coming off back-to-back wins over the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors have struggled a bit as of late, losing four of their last five games. Golden State will be coming off a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers when they host the nearby Kings.

When is Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors?

Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 5. This game takes place at Chase Center in San Francisco.

How to watch Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors

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 Kings vs. Warriors basketball game.

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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. 

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 Deal

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 Kings vs. Warriors 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 Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors 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 Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors 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 Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors 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 Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with ExpressVPN.