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NVIDIA’s taking center stage at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, kicking off what could be another blockbuster year for the chip powerhouse. After a monumental 2024 — fueled by deals with OpenAI and Meta that solidified its role as the backbone of the AI boom — NVIDIA is ready to set the tone for what’s next. And it all starts at CES.

While the trade show officially opens on Jan. 7, NVIDIA is making an early splash with a keynote on Jan. 6, led by its charismatic founder and CEO, Jensen Huang. Here's what to expect and how you can tune in to watch from home.

What to Expect at NVIDIA CES 2025 Keynote

The most anticipated reveal from NVIDIA at CES 2025 is widely expected to be the RTX 5000 series GPU. Outside of CES' automotive showcases, this could be the headlining tech announcement of the event. We already got a glimpse of the RTX 5000's potential earlier this month during the Game Awards, where CD Projekt RED debuted the cinematic trailer for The Witcher IV.

Eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed a telling detail at the bottom of the screen during the trailer: "pre-rendered in Unreal Engine 5 on an unannounced RTX GPU."

Beyond the GPU buzz, NVIDIA’s blog hints at announcements that will focus on advancements in AI and robotics

How to watch NVIDIA CES 2025 Keynote

Huang's keynote will officially kick off CES 2025 on January 6 at 6:30 PM PST. You can catch the livestream on NVIDIA’s YouTube channel or directly on the company’s website.

Listen, when you go to CES, sometimes you're going to find some products that make you marvel at the complicated, intricate technological innovations that are being showcased before you.

And, then, sometimes you're going to just find some cute little furry robot that makes you say, "Damn, people are going to love this."

Yukai Engineering's Mirumi falls comfortably in that last category.

SEE ALSO: CES Unveiled 2025: OpenDroids' R2D3 domestic robot is 'Roomba on crack'

Mashable came across the Mirumi at CES Unveiled, the show's annual first big event where usually some startups vie for attention by offering up products that make attendees stop in their tracks and say "what the heck am I looking at."

The Mirumi has basically one major function as its selling point to consumers: To do just that. It's a cute, furry little robot that spontaneously turns its head towards passerbyes. As Yukai Engineering describes it, the Mirumi is a "mascot robot…designed to recreate people’s joyful experiences of noticing a human baby as he/she tries to interact with them."

Mashable's Matt Binder with a Mirumi Credit: Mashable

Basically, Mirumi's arms act as a clasp that you can attach to your arm, bag, or anything else and the Mirumi automatically detects movement and turns its head in that direction. Users can also gently tap the back of the Mirumi to manually get some of that movement.

If you get the appeal from this off the bat, you just get it. If you don't, let me provide you with this story. 

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I took my kids, 9 and 5, to Disney World this past summer. At Galaxy's Edge, the Star Wars-themed part of Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Mandalorian character walks around greeting guests. At his side is a completely animatronic Grogu, better known as Baby Yoda, hanging out of the Mandalorian's bag. It interacts with guests by turning its head, opening its mouth, and making sounds. Kids, my own included, were absolutely enamored with this animatronic Baby Yoda and treated it like it was a live human character.

The Mirumi is going to sell like hot cakes if Yukai Engineering pulls it off correctly. (And can you imagine if they get the licensing for beloved characters, like, say Baby Yoda in the future?!) The company is planning on launching a crowdfunding campaign this year and currently intends to sell the Mirumi at $70, which is a whole lot cheaper than a one-day ticket to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

If you spend a little time on TikTok, you might have come across this viral portable battery-powered television from LG called the StanByMe.

This 27" LED touchscreen has become a must-have for road tripping influencers. The popularity of this $999 device seems to have even surprised LG based on what Mashable heard from the company at this year's CES. In order to adapt to how the StanByMe was being used, LG launched the StanByMe Go in 2023, which basically put the StanByMe in a briefcase with easy pop-out access for those travelling content creators.

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Now, at CES 2025, LG has launched a brand new model, the StanByMe 2, as well as three new accessories to help display this portable touch screen television.

Credit: Mashable Meet StanByMe 2

The new StanByMe 2 introduces some small, but important upgrades. 

The biggest change gives the StanByMe 2 a resolution bump over the previous model. The StanByMe 2 offers a 1440p picture resolution as opposed to the 1080p of the previous models.

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The battery on the StanByMe 2 has also been upgraded and now offers 4 hours of battery life on a charge. The previous model offered 3 hours of battery life. In addition, the StanByMe 2's remote offers a magnet attachment to the portable TV, making it harder to misplace.

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A smaller improvement is that there’s now a magnetic hub to attach the remote. There’s a USB-C port up here so you can attach a webcam for video conferencing, too. Not that you’re getting this TV if picture quality is your top priority, but the resolution offers a welcome improvement from 1080p to 1440p. Perhaps more importantly, the battery life is improved by one hour for 4 total hours of playback on one charge.

StanByMe accessories help display the TV

With the previous StanByMe model, the only real "official" way to display the device was via LG's rolling stand, which acted as an easy-to-move tripod so users could simply roll the TV to whichever room they preferred.

At CES 2025, LG not only introduced the aforementioned entirely new StanByMe model, but it also unveiled three new accessories to help display the portable TV.

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LG is taking a page out of Apple's book for the iPad by introducing its own Smart Folio for the StanByMe 2. This case allows users to fold a screen cover case over into a stand for the StanByMe. In addition to that, another new StanByMe 2 accessory provide a photo frame type stand for those who want to display the device vertically.

Finally, a new harness-like accessory provides an easy way for users to hang the StanByMe 2 on their wall. LG was showcasing a cafe menu on the StanByMe2 display using this accessory, which honestly felt like a pretty great use case.

SEE ALSO: CES 2025: Lili for Life unveils dyslexia-friendly monitor

LG seems to have a real winner on their hands with the StanByMe, and the StanByMe 2 seems like an obvious progression. The company did not yet have a release date or price for the latest model.

Wonder thinks you should know your backyard like the back of your hand.

The new company from the creators of the popular Bird Buddy smart bird feeder introduced an AI-powered nature camera called the Petal at CES' Unveiled media event Sunday night. Inspired by community feedback, the device is designed to get users on a "first-name basis" with their local nature, said Franci Zidar, CEO of Wonder and co-founder of Bird Buddy.

The Petal is a colorful cup-shaped camera that can be installed a couple different ways: You can wrap its bendable stem around an object (like a branch or a fencepost), or attach it to the side of a planter using its universal clip. It's designed to blend in well with its natural surroundings either way, a notion that's hammered home by its optional solar panel attachment, which is shaped like leaf. As a complete set, it looks a lot like a minimalist, bionic flower.

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The Petal captures photos and livestreams of its surroundings (and identifies its inhabitants), sending the footage to the user's smartphone so they can get a more intimate look at the goings-on in their yard or garden. Zidar told Mashable that its built-in "Nature Intelligence" AI gets involved to identify any outliers — say, a dried-up leaf, an abnormal number of aphids, or the chirps of freshly hatched bluebird chicks — balancing actionable care alerts with personalized "check out this cool thing!" insights.

SEE ALSO: CES Unveiled 2025: This walking stool waved at me

Zidar said a forthcoming chat feature will give Petal users the ability to "converse" with nature. For instance, asking a flower if it's lonely will prompt recommendations for other plants that thrive in similar conditions.

Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

For those with less-than-lively backyards, Wonder has also launched a "Wonder Block" modular system of wildlife habitats — think seed trays, bug hotels, and butterfly feeders. You know the saying: If you build it, they (the birds and the bees) will come.

Zidar said the Petal will launch on Kickstarter sometime this spring and retail for less than $100, with shipping targeted for early 2026. The release of Wonder Blocks is still to be determined.

TL;DR: Mashable readers can save 57% on the Twin Sound Ultra wireless earbuds, which include a touchscreen charging case for just $29.99 (reg. $69.99).

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It’s cold and dark, and winter is officially here. You can easily warm up your mood by upgrading your audio game with the Twin Sound Ultra Earphones with a visual touchscreen case. For just $29.99 (reg. $69.99), these sleek earphones deliver crystal-clear sound and all-day battery life to keep you going through the season.

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TL;DR: The Complete 2024 Guitar Lessons Bundle offers 14 comprehensive courses for all levels — only $39.99 to kickstart your guitar journey.

If learning the guitar has been on your bucket list, this is your year to finally make it happen. With The Complete 2024 Beginner to Expert Guitar Lessons Bundle, you can master the art of guitar playing from the comfort of your home and as slowly or quickly as you'd like for just $39.99.

This bundle is packed with 14 thoughtfully curated courses that cater to everyone, whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to refine your technique. Starting with the Beginner Guitar Lessons Crash Course, you’ll learn the essential skills to get you strumming confidently.

This course starts from scratch, teaching you how to read tab, play open and barre chords, and strum with precision. By the end, you’ll be soloing over your favorite tracks and chord progressions, ready to take your playing to the next level.

If songwriting is your dream, the Songwriting for the Curious Guitarist course will ignite your creativity. Dive into arranging songs, selecting chord progressions, and crafting melodies that perfectly complement your unique style. From strumming patterns to mastering time changes and key transitions, this course equips you with the tools to create music that’s truly your own.

The bundle also features courses tailored to specific genres and techniques, such as jazz, blues, fingerstyles, and even holiday tunes. Each lesson builds upon the last, creating a structured journey with progress designed to be consistent and rewarding. Accompanying PDF attachments provide additional resources, making it easy to reference techniques and tips as you advance.

At just $39.99, this Complete 2024 Beginner to Expert Guitar Lessons Bundle offers an affordable, low-commitment way to explore your passion for guitar playing.

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Remember the good ol’ days when all you needed was a comfy spot on the couch, a bowl of popcorn, and your favorite video game to have a good time? If you’ve been curious how to get the magic of games like Pac-Man and Space Invaders back without having to track down vintage consoles, we found just the thing.

This retro gaming console has thousands of pre-installed games, including tons of greatest hits. And when you aren’t gaming, it doubles as a streaming console. You can order one for $99.99 with free shipping (reg. $159.99).

Vintage games are so back

Whatever game you’ve been missing from your childhood, you’re bound to find it from over 70,000 included titles. You might invite your siblings over to reignite the rivalry or host game nights with friends — you get two wireless controllers included.

If anyone’s complaining there aren’t enough games, believe it or not, you can add more. There’s a library of free 3D games to download, preloaded emulators, and a microSD card slot for adding your own.

The console won’t sit untouched when you’re not gaming. It has an Android OS for adding apps like Netflix and Disney+, so you can stream movies and shows. Easily navigate the console with the separate TV remote control and enjoy 4K streaming quality. 

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Did you know you can capture every word of an important meeting, phone call, or class without lifting a pen? The FoCais Rec Meet One has AI-powered transcription, translation, and summarization in over 120 languages. This sleek device takes the hassle out of note-taking and helps you focus on what matters most. It’s ideal for professionals, students, and multitaskers who demand precision and convenience.

The voice-activated recording starts automatically when sound is detected, saving battery life and storage. It delivers crystal-clear audio, thanks to intelligent noise reduction, even in less-than-ideal environments. The real magic happens with its advanced AI tools, like conversation summarization and AI transcription, giving you clean, timestamped records of your audio files in minutes.

Need to switch between languages? No problem. The device’s mobile app supports over 120 languages, making it easy to transcribe and translate audio from classes, meetings, or calls. Plus, the one-touch operation and lightweight, portable design make it ideal for on-the-go users. Whether you’re navigating a busy office or a bustling lecture hall, this recorder helps you never miss a beat.

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SAVE $500: As of Jan. 6, TCL's 55-inch NXTFRAME TV is on sale for $999.99 at Best Buy. This is $500 off its retail price of $1,499.99 and even comes with a bonus $200 Best Buy gift card with your purchase.

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It's a new year, which means it's a great time to pick up brand new tech for your home. If you missed out on grabbing a new TV during the holiday sale events last year, there are still quite a few options available that are worth checking out. One of our favorite deals at the moment is on the 55-inch TCL NXTFRAME TV, which is a great fit for those looking to add an artsy display in their home.

Currently, TCL's 55-inch NXTFRAME TV is on sale for $999.99 at Best Buy. This is a whopping $500 off its list price of $1,499.99 and even comes with a bonus $200 Best Buy gift card with your purchase. With that kind of extra cash, you could invest in some additional tech to really build out your TV setup.

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

TCL's NXTFRAME TV joined the ranks of Samsung's The Frame TV and Hisense's new CanvasTV last August. Alongside a selection of art to choose from that you can show off on it, similar to its competitors, this TV also boasts 4K resolution on a QLED display that's also Ultra Matte and Anti-Glare. Not to mention, it has an incredibly slim design, coming in at just 1.1-inches deep.

Why not start your year off with a brand new TV? Don't miss out on this deal on the 55-inch TCL NXTFRAME TV at Best Buy.

If you're hoping to check out even more TV deals after the holidays, or just more affordable options, have a look at our roundup of the best TVs under $500. And to see more from CES 2025, check out our guide on what to expect this year and the top five announcements we're looking forward to.

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 Monday, January 6, 2025:

Across___ notification (alert on a phone screen)

• The answer is Push.

Stocking stuffer?

• The answer is Santa.

Hunter with a famous "belt"

• The answer is Orion.

Gas used to infuse some beer and coffee, for short

• The answer is Nitro.

18-wheeler

• The answer is Semi.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 6 DownHome of the Notre-Dame cathedral

• The answer is Paris.

Join forces

• The answer is Unite.

Tempest

• The answer is Storm.

World capital whose name means "between two rivers" in Vietnamese

• The answer is Hanoi.

Child with a Roman numeral after his name, maybe

• The answer is Son.

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.

Nikki Glaser says up top in her Golden Globes 2025 opening monologue that she's not there to roast anyone, but the following 10 minutes says different.

"Wicked, Queer, Nightbitch: these are not just words Ben Affleck yells after he orgasms, these are some of the incredible movies nominated tonight," says Glaser, introducing the nominees. "The Bear, The Penguin, Baby Reindeer: These are not just things found in RFK's freezer, these are TV shows nominated tonight."

Nobody is safe in her opening monologue, with Glaser taking aim at everyone from Martin Short ("And Martin Short is here, because we have cameras!") to Timothée Chalamet ("You have the most gorgeous eyelashes on your upper lip!"). After her famous Tom Brady roast, did we expect anything else?

For a full list of Golden Globes 2025 winners, we've also got you covered.

French tech startup Lili for Life made quite the impression at CES 2025's Unveiled showcase with its latest innovation, aimed at supporting individuals with dyslexia.

Known for its flagship product, the Lili lamp, the Rouen-based startup has now introduced the Lili screen, a 27-inch monitor specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by dyslexic users.

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According to the team we spoke to at CES, the Lili screen features an intelligent setup that automatically activates a dyslexia-friendly mode when connected to a compatible PC.

The Lili screen, developed by French physicists Albert Le Floch and Guy Ropars, is based on their research showing that dyslexic individuals have two dominant eyes. The condition causes overlapping "mirror" images in the brain during reading, according to the company.

The Lili screen emits nearly imperceptible light flashes that correct this overlap by creating a shift in visual perception. This innovation makes reading smoother, faster, and less tiring, enhancing text comprehension and making the experience more enjoyable for the reader, according to the company.

According to the National Institutes of Health, dyslexia impacts 5-10% of the global population, often bringing challenges like low self-confidence and cognitive strain for many schoolchildren and working adults. While not a cure, Lili for Life hopes its Lili screen can provide a practical solution that empowers those affected, according to the company.

As of now, the Lili screen is available for purchase across Europe and in the UK, and the company hopes to bring the screen to the United States sometime in the future.

Don't be alarmed if a stool with a lamp on it strolls up to you at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). That's just my pal Mi-Mo.

A model of the AI-powered robot made its debut at the trade show's Unveiled media event on Sunday night, hitting the floor on six wood-capped metal legs and greeting bystanders with gentle waves. It's made by the Japanese robotics company Jizai, which bills it as the first-ever "customizable General-Purpose AI robot." I'd describe it as the love child of a mid-century modern table and one of Sid from Toy Story's mutant toys. (Affectionately!)

SEE ALSO: CES Unveiled 2025: OpenDroids' R2D3 domestic robot is 'Roomba on crack' Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

Jizai CEO and creator Yuki Ishikawa told Mashable that Mi-Mo is made up of multiple AI models that give it the ability to think, act, and adapt on its own using visual, audio, and movement cues. Software engineers will be able to modify these models and develop apps for it to expand its capabilities, he added.

On the aesthetic front, Ishikawa explained that Mi-Mo is supposed to look like a piece of furniture — its wood is real, no IKEA particle board here — while moving "like a living creature." Hardware add-ons and attachments like sensors are in the works, according to a media handout.

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Mi-Mo did little more than work the crowd at Unveiled, shimmying around and nodding its lit-up lampy "head," but Ishikawa hypothesized one futuristic situation where it could fetch a cup for its owner.

The preorder waitlist for Mi-Mo is now live, but you have to sign up in person at CES. (More information will be online soon.) Ishikawa said a tabletop version of Mi-Mo will retail for about $3,500, while the full-sized model will go for around $30,000. A small price to pay for your very own dystopian Pixar lamp servant, perhaps.

Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón made a brief but powerful speech at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, giving a message of freedom for identity and resilience through discrimination and abuse.

The Spanish-born actor made Golden Globes history as the first transgender woman nominated for Best Female Actor (Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy) for her performance in the titular role. (Michaela Jaé Rodriguez became the first trans actor to win a Golden Globe in 2002, taking Best Actress — Television Series Drama for Pose.)

SEE ALSO: The full list of winners at the 2025 Golden Globes

Although Gascón didn't win her category — Demi Moore took home the gold for The Substance — she was handed the microphone by director Jacques Adiard when Emilia Pérez won Best Picture (Musical/Comedy).

Gascón drew attention to the colour of her dress, a bright orange Saint Laurent gown designed by Anthony Vaccarello.

"I chose this colour tonight, the Buddhist colour, because I have a message for you: the light always wins over darkness," Gascón said.

"You can put us in jail, you can beat us up, but you never can take away our soul, our existence, our identity. I want to say to you, raise your voice, freedom, and say 'I am who I am, not who you want.'"

Emilia Pérez led in the film categories with 10 nominations, winning both Best Picture (Musical/Comedy) and Best Picture (Non-English Language). Zoe Saldaña won the award for Best Supporting Female Actor (Motion Picture), a category in which her co-star Selena Gomez was also nominated. The film also won Best Original Song (Motion Picture) for "El Mal."

You can check out all the Golden Globes winners in Mashable's list.

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Windows at £20.10 (reg. £184.36) through 12 January.

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Your credit card is exhausted from all of today’s subscription fees. While you probably don’t want to cancel all of your streaming apps, you could spare yourself from at least one unnecessary charge — your Microsoft 365 subscription. Swap your monthly or annual payment for a Microsoft Office lifetime license for your device.

Instead of spending $7 monthly (or $70 yearly), you can pay once and use the apps as much as you’d like. Because your new device license never expires, it will last as long as your device does. To take advantage of this lower price, get this must-have Windows software suite while it's on sale for just £20.10.

What apps are included?

Microsoft Office 2019 isn’t the newest version available, but it’s the cheaper one for people who don't need fancy AI features. Besides, these apps all have a classic, timeless design.

Here's a list of the apps you get:

• Word

• Excel

• PowerPoint

• Outlook

• OneNote

• Publisher

• Access

Differences between Microsoft 365 and a lifetime license

This purchase is a no-brainer if you aren’t taking full advantage of Microsoft 365’s OneDrive storage, mobile app access, and cloud-based backups. Those just wanting the software tools should be more than comfortable with a Microsoft Office download.

You might actually like this license more than the subscription. The apps are downloaded directly onto your PC instead of hosted on the cloud. While this does mean there are no built-in cloud backups, you don’t have to worry about the hassle of trying to work offline.

Plus, now that Microsoft added Copilot’s AI features to Microsoft 365, you might be looking for a way to escape them. Not everyone is crazy about having a virtual robot interfere with their work, and these classic apps won’t ever bug you about it.

The price drop on this Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows ends soon, so get your download for £20.10 (reg. £184.36) through 12 January at 11:59 p.m. PT. No coupon is needed.

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CES 2025 is already buzzing, and one of the standout reveals at this year’s Unveiled event is OpenDroids’ R2D3 — a multi-tasking domestic robot that promises to revolutionize the way we tackle household chores.

SEE ALSO: CES 2025: Roborock's grabby new robot vacuum is a huge flex

OpenDroids, a San Francisco-based robotics startup founded just last year, is stepping into the spotlight with its second-generation home assistant. Co-founder Jack Jay described the R2D3 to an eager crowd as a "Roomba on crack," emphasizing its enhanced capabilities over the company's debut model, the R1D1. The R2D3 is equipped to handle everything from folding laundry to washing dishes, setting the stage for a future where cleaning your home feels like a thing of the past.

Both the R2D3 and its predecessor are built around the idea of making everyday life a little easier, leveraging self-charging capabilities, real-time depth perception, and surprisingly nimble movement for a chore bot. At the moment, the R2D3 is being piloted in rehab centers, assisting workers with repetitive tasks. OpenDroids is also eyeing restaurant kitchens as a potential market, where the bot could automate labor-intensive back-of-house duties.

However bringing one is gonna be pricey. OpenDroids estimates the R2D3 will retail for around $60,000. If that’s too steep, the earlier R1D1 model comes in at a (relatively) more affordable $18,500.

Neither bot is currently available for purchase, but interested buyers can join a waitlist on the company’s website.

Demi Moore delivered an emotional acceptance speech at the Golden Globes on Sunday, expressing gratitude at finally feeling acknowledged by the industry after years of work.

The iconic actor took to the stage to accept the award for Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy for her leading role in body horror film The Substance. It was a highly competitive category as well, with Moore beating out Amy Adams (Nightbitch), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora), and Zendaya (Challengers).

SEE ALSO: Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley channel 'The Substance' at the Golden Globes

"I'm just in shock right now," said Moore. "I've been doing this a long time, like over 45 years, and this is the first time I've ever won anything as an actor."

Moore's claim isn't strictly true, though her list of accolades is admittedly sparse. The actor's performance in Ghost won her the Saturn Award for Best Actress in 1991, and the Indiana Film Journalists Association awarded her Best Lead Performance for The Substance late last year. She was also part of Margin Call's ensemble win at the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards.

Even so, tonight's Golden Globe marks Moore's first major solo win throughout her entire acting career.

"Thirty years ago I had a producer tell me that I was a 'popcorn actress' and at that time I made that mean that this wasn't something that I was allowed to have," said a teary Moore. "That I could do movies that were successful, that made a lot of money, but that I couldn't be acknowledged. And I bought in and I believed that. 

"And that corroded me over time to the point where I thought a few years ago that maybe this was it. Maybe I was complete. Maybe I'd done what I was supposed to do."

Moore shared that she had been at a "low point" when she was presented with The Substance's script, "and the universe told me that 'you're not done.'"

"In those moments when we don't think we're smart enough, or pretty enough, or skinny enough, or successful enough, or basically just not enough," said Moore. "I had a woman say to me, 'Just know, you will never be enough. But you can know the value of your worth if you just put down the measuring stick.'"

You can check out all the Golden Globes winners in Mashable's list.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: A lungful

• Green: Roundup

• Blue: A snap

• Purple: Same last name

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Breathe hard

• Green: Catchall

• Blue: Metaphors for easy things

• Purple: Almost behind

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Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #575 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Breathe hard: GASP, HEAVE, PANT, PUFF

• Catchall: BLANKET, BROAD, GENERAL, UMBRELLA

• Metaphors for easy things: ABC, BREEZE, PICNIC, PIE

• Synonyms for rear end minus last letter: ARS. BOOT, BUT, RUM

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

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Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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

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The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Used after getting hurt

• Green: Data tracked in MLB

• Blue: Home to football teams

• Purple: Basketball leaders

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Worn after an injury

• Green: Baseball stat abbreviations

• Blue: NFL stadiums

• Purple: NBA coaches

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The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #105 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Worn after an injury - BRACE, CAST, SLING, SPLINT

• Baseball stat abbreviations - AB, LOB, WAR, WHIP

• NFL stadiums - ALLEGIANT, NRG, SOFI, SOLDIER

• NBA coaches - FINCH, LUE, NURSE, RIVERS

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

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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 6 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 6 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: In neutral

These words are used to describe something is not quite white.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words are shades of a neutral color.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Winter Weather.

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• Cream

• Eggshell

• Vanilla

• Ivory

• Linen

• Champagne

• Offwhites

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