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How to watch Louisiana Tech vs. Army without cable

Mashable - 1 hour 41 min ago
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The No. 22 Army Black Knights (11-2) will face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-7) in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana. The game is scheduled for 9:15 p.m. ET/6:15 p.m. PT on Dec. 28.

The Black Knights have had an up and down season that didn't stop when they earned a bowl game. Originally, Army was set to face Marshall. But, a coaching change led to a large number of Marshall players hitting the transfer portal, and the team waiving their bowl game appearance. Then, LA Tech was subbed in.

But, the Black Knights had ups and downs before that, becoming a ranked team and winning the American Athletic Conference. Then, they lost to Navy in America's game.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college football without cable Louisiana Tech vs. Army football kickoff time and network

The Louisiana Tech vs. Army football game is scheduled for a 9:15 p.m. ET/6:15 p.m. PT start on ESPN on Saturday, Dec. 28.

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You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Louisiana Tech vs. Army football game on ESPN. 

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How to watch BYU vs. Colorado without cable

Mashable - 1 hour 41 min ago
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The Valero Alamo Bowl becomes the Big 12 bowl in 2024 for two teams that could have been. The BYU Cougars will face the Colorado Buffaloes, and their Heisman Trophy-winner, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The matchup is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on Dec. 28.

Both BYU and Colorado had significant wins, at 10-2 and 9-3 respectively. The Cougars and the Buffalos both spent time in the top 25 and in the College Football Playoff rankings. Both were situated in a four-way tie atop the Big 12, but were bested by Arizona State and Iowa State, who went on to face each other in the championship. Colorado has one more significant win though: the Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. The odds are favoring Deion Sanders and his Buffaloes.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college football without cable BYU vs. Colorado football kickoff time and network

The BYU vs. Colorado football game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT start on ABC on Saturday, Dec. 28.

Best streaming services for BYU vs. Colorado football game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the BYU vs. Colorado football game on ABC. 

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Blue Origin Is Ready to Launch New Glenn Rocket After Critical Test

NYT Technology - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 23:21
The company, owned by the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, also received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to launch the vehicle to orbit.

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 28, 2024

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 22:00

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 28 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

  • Yellow: Expressions for something very easy or effortless

  • Green: Legendary items or symbols from ancient stories

  • Blue: Starting or avoiding action

  • Purple: Begins with "my," "its," "his," of similar

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: "Nothing To It!"

  • Green: Objects from Greek Myth

  • Blue: Proverbial Things To Kick

  • Purple: Starting With Possessive Pronouns

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #568 is...

What is the answer to Connections today
  • "Nothing To It!": EASY, NO SWEAT, PIECE OF CAKE, SURE THING

  • Objects from Greek Myth: AEGIS, APPLE OF DISCORD, GOLDEN FLEECE, PANDORA'S BOX

  • Proverbial Things To Kick: CAN, HABIT, HORNET'S NEST, TIRES

  • Starting With Possessive Pronouns: HERSHEY, HISTAMINE, ITSY, MINEFLIED

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 28

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

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 Connections.

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 28

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 22:00

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

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: Opposite of throw in sports.

  • Green: Grappling words.

  • Blue: Sports abbreviations.

  • Purple: Shared first name.

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

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

  • Yellow: Catch

  • Green: Wrestling terms

  • Blue: NFL teams on scoreboards

  • Purple: Big ____

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #96 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today
  • Catch - GRAB, NAB, SNAG, SNATCH

  • Wrestling terms - FALL, PIN, REVERSAL, TAKEDOWN

  • NFL teams on scoreboards - CAR, DEN, JAX, WAS

  • Big ____ - 12, DANCE, FLY, LEAGUE

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.

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

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 Connections.

NYT Strands hints, answers for December 28

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 22:00

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.

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

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 December 28 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 28 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Just the essentials

These words promote healing through scents.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words are essential oils.

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 Aromatherapy.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for December 28
  • Cedarwood

  • Lavender

  • Patchouli

  • Eucalyptus

  • Aromatherapy

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and 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 Strands.

Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 28

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 22:00

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 December 28 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 December 28 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Publicly denounce.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.

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...

DECRY.

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 December 28

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.

Trump Backers, Including Elon Musk, Clash With Far Right Over Immigrant Workers and H-1B Visas

NYT Technology - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 16:00
A fierce dispute erupted in the president-elect’s camp between immigration hard-liners and tech industry leaders including Elon Musk.

TikTokkers are turning Google Street View into a nostalgic time machine

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 15:41

Google's been driving Street View cars around the world for nearly two decades now. And TikTok has recently discovered that backlog of images is ripe with nostalgia.

There's a new trend on the app in which folks dig up old Google Maps images showing their homes, meaningful places, or photos from a specific time via Street View to tell a story — this might involve a relative they lost, a past relationship, a childhood moment, or whatever else.

Here's a TikTok, for instance, of a person showing their now-deceased grandparents working on their lawn in 2008.

Here's another of a grandmother, this time sitting on their porch.

Here's one of someone playing with their childhood dog.

Here's one that's just stores in someone's hometown that have closed.

Lots of the comments in these wistful posts are about how nostalgic and sad they are. Some folks have even lamented looking for their deceased relatives and not finding them on Google Maps.

The trend caught my attention because I wrote about Street View nostalgia back in 2021, long before it became a TikTok trend. At the time, I explored how strange it felt to see your life — your home, your old car — frozen in a specific moment in time.

"The reason why the Google Street thing wasn't enough...what you were really wanting was to relive, to some extent, that little portion of your life," said Dr. Krystine Batcho, a psychologist who has studied nostalgia extensively, told Mashable in 2021. "Now, when I say relive it, that can end up being misunderstood by people. Generally, people don't want to go back and live their old life. That's not what I mean. But it's a little bit like visiting."

SEE ALSO: The strange nostalgia of Google Street View

The folks on TikTok seem to be experiencing the same feelings that I did. Looking at old images on Street View are a window into an old version of your life, one you left behind but recall with some fondness. If you want to look at old images for an address, you just need to click "see more dates," and the backlog with auto-populate on the bottom of your screen.

Credit: Google

Just be warned, if you go down that rabbit hole, pangs of nostalgia will likely follow.

Whats new to streaming this week? (Dec. 27, 2024)

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 14:48

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television within each one!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services trying to determine what to watch! We've got your back whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, animation, and more.

But if you're seeking something brand spanking new (or new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

SEE ALSO: The best Netflix TV shows of 2024

Mashable's entertainment team has scoured the streaming services to highlight the most buzzed-about releases of this week and ranked them from worst to best — or least worth your time to most watchable. Whether you're looking for some dystopian sci-fi, sports drama, or the new Doctor Who Christmas special, we've got you covered.

Here's what's new on streaming, from worst to best.

5. Squid Game, Season 2

After a three-year wait, the sequel to Hwang Dong-hyuk's massively popular dystopian thriller is finally hitting Netflix. Following on from the events of the first Squid Game, the second season sees Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae) returning to the titular games in an attempt to right the wrongs of the first season.

Details are still fairly secretive — though if you want the full scoop on S2, we've got a spoiler-filled review — but we do know that there will be some nightmarish new games to look forward to, including this humongous carousel from the trailer. Oh, and that giant murderous doll will be back. — Sam Haysom, Deputy UK Editor

Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-joon, Gong Yoo

How to watch: Squid Game Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.

4. ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing

The worlds of sport and true crime collides in ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing, Dylan Sires' documentary about Kansas City Chiefs super-fan Xaviar Babudar, who was recently imprisoned for a string of armed bank robberies.

Babudar became a famous face at Kansas City Chiefs' games, appearing in a signature full-body wolf costume, before his arrest in 2022 — and subsequent escape. — S.H.

How to watch: ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing is now streaming on Prime Video.

3. Y2K

Everybody remembers the hysteria over the feared Y2K computer issues amounted to much ado about nothing. But this crackling comedy from Saturday Night Live's Kyle Mooney imagines: What if it did though? Specifically, what if Y2K caused all our home electronics to Voltron up into killing machines, Terminator-style?

SEE ALSO: How Kyle Mooney incorporated our fears of AI using the 'Y2K' hysteria

Set at a high schooler's New Year's Eve party, Y2K is a madcap teen comedy about popularity, lust, friendship, and embarrassing social situations on the brink of robopocalypse. Out of the film's SXSW premiere, I wrote for Mashable's review, "Y2K is a lot of fun. Its teen cast overall has terrific energy, and a supporting cast that includes Alicia Silverstone, Tim Heidecker, and Mooney — as a burnout video store clerk — brings welcomed microdoses of weirdness. The celebration of all things '00s is undeniably charming, even if used superficially. Jokes come fast and frantic, so even if some don't land, there's plenty of laughs to be had." —Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Starring: Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, Kyle Mooney, Fred Durst, and Alicia Silverstone

How to watch: Y2k is now available to rent or purchase on Apple TV+.

2. The Order

An FBI agent (Jude Law) goes up against a bank robbing neo-Nazi gang in The Order, a thriller based on a true story from Assassin's Creed director Justin Kurzel.

"The Order seldom slows down, skillfully building to each new action crescendo with the help of Jed Kurzel's rumbling, unrelentingly energetic score," wrote Siddhant Adlakha in his review for Mashable. "It may not have anything novel to say about race in America — whether then or now — but its broad reminders of the mechanics of neo-Nazi terror feel mostly justified by the movie's brisk, deftly modulated pace. That it's an action movie in the body of something more 'prestigious' or important ought to feel insulting, but really, it's been the key to Kurzel's necessary transformation all along." — S.H.

Starring: Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, Tye Sheridan, Jurnee Smollett, Alison Oliver, and Marc Maron

How to watch: The Order is now available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango at Home.

1. Doctor Who, "Joy to the World"

'Tis the season for a Doctor Who Christmas special! In a festive adventure penned by former showrunner Steven Moffat, the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) makes a new friend in Joy (Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan), a lonely but lovely young woman whose plans to celebrate the holiday alone end when the two-hearted time-traveler barges into her solitude.

You see, after stumbling onto a Time Hotel, where tourists can visit Christmases across time, the Doctor finds a curious mystery. To crack it, he'll need the help of new friends, and to best a wily enemy and a dinosaur to boot! Whether a longtime Whovian or a newbie to the decades-spanning sci-fi franchise, you'll relish the fun and twists of "Joy to the World." But have some tissues at the ready, as Moffat favors a bittersweet finale. — K.P.

Starring: Ncuti Gatwa and Nicola Coughlan

How to watch: Doctor Who "Joy to the World" debuts on Disney+ on Dec. 25.

Updates are disabling Meta Quest headsets — but theres a workaround

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 13:52

Give or receive a gently used Meta Quest 2 or 3 for the holidays? If so, your augmented reality headset may have gone comatose after completing a suggested software update; similar complaints have flooded Reddit forums about the issue, How-to-Geek reports.

Meta's initial response to the problem was to offer out-of-warranty replacements for $150. Unsurprisingly, the response to that suggestion was not greeted well and the Meta help site came back with a stop-gap solution: Force a reboot of the headset by holding the power button for 45 seconds.

A more conventional solution is coming, according to Meta, but few details were provided.

SEE ALSO: Meta Quest 3S vs. Meta Quest 3: What are the differences?

The bricking issue is solely affecting the Meta Quest 2 and 3 models, not the 3S model released in October. The Meta Quest offers immersive games, how-to videos, fitness apps, and Xbox experiences.

SEE ALSO: 'Batman: Arkham Shadow' goes all in on character psychology

The Fire Inside review: A boxing biopic whose punches dont always land

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 13:34

The story of Flint Olympian Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, The Fire Inside marks the feature-length directorial debut of Black Panther cinematographer Rachel Morrison. The boxing drama, written by Moonlight's Barry Jenkins, follows the ebb and flow of a traditional sports biopic right up until it doesn't, before branching out in unexpected ways. However, its story beats are often restrained and awkward, resulting in a film that never fully blooms.

SEE ALSO: The 25 best movies of 2024, and where to watch them

This is especially a shame considering its magnificent lead performances, from Grown-ish star Ryan Destiny as the formidable Shields, and Brian Tyree Henry as her diligent coach, Jason Crutchfield. Both actors bring tremendous nuance and passion to their roles, turning Shields and Crutchfield into fully formed characters whose interpersonal drama remains enticing throughout, even when it feels hampered by the film's construction. It is, both fittingly and unfortunately, a work at odds with itself, making it a strangely perfect embodiment of the story it tells.

What is The Fire Inside about? Credit: Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios © 2024 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Formerly titled Flint Strong, the film is as much about Shields' Michigan hometown as it is about the Olympian boxer. Few sports movies outside of the Philadelphia-based Rocky have so deftly captured the relationship between a person and a place. Given her rough upbringing, Shields' dreams are often at odds with reality, which makes for a solid dramatic foundation.

Flint may have entered the mainstream consciousness after its water crisis came to light in 2014, but the meat of Shields' story unfolds in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics, and tells of a place already suffering from economic downturn. The movie's prologue introduces a precocious, tomboyish Shields trying to force her way into Crutchfield's all-boys boxing gym, and while the volunteer coach is initially hesitant, advice from his headstrong wife Mickey (De'Adre Aziza) makes him reconsider his gendered stance.

As the years go by, Crutchfield remains in Shields' corner, often to his own financial detriment, but his belief in the young prodigy goes hand in hand with her sense of self-worth. After all, given her fractured home life, her coach's mentorship is the closest thing she has to parental guidance. Her father is in prison, and while her mother Jackie (Olunike Adeliyi) is physically present, she's always emotionally elsewhere, leaving the teenage Shields to raise her two younger siblings.

When the prospect of national (and international) competition arises, Shields and Crutchfield go into overdrive and begin knocking down records and barriers, but navigating the larger sports world is a matter of delicate politics. Winning turns out to not just be about punching, but about facing unspoken racial animus and paradoxical notions of femininity — about embodying a traditional "daintiness" outside the ring, despite the sport's rough, seemingly masculine demands. All these challenges make for intriguing drama during Shields' travels. However, her larger challenges remain in Flint, and continue long after her sporting success.

Where most sports movies might climax in an athlete's initial rise to fame, The Fire Inside practically transforms into its own sequel. It devotes its second half to what's demanded of American sportswomen behind the scenes, especially Black sportswomen, who may not be given the same support structures as their white and/or male peers despite their achievements.

This structure sets the film apart from its contemporaries, turning it into a larger sociocultural examination, while forcing its two leads to undergo rigorous changes — as individuals, and as a unit. However, the main issue afflicting The Fire Inside is that its many setups rarely result in deft dramatic payoffs. The pieces are all there, but they seldom form a satisfying bigger picture.

The Fire Inside is filled with sparks that never burst to life. Credit: Sabrina Lantos © 2024 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.

In the director's chair, Morrison — who shot Ryan Coogler's Fruitvale Station and Dee Rees' Mudbound — retains her eye for accentuating moment-to-moment drama. Along with cinematographer Rina Yang, she maintains a sense of place, mood and momentum with every shot, but rarely do her scenes culminate in moments that are appropriately rousing, depressing, amusing, or even just curiosity-piquing.

The in-ring combat is captured with a proclivity for motion and impact, with shots and sequences that create a lucid sense of time and physicality. Isolate any stretch of 30 to 60 seconds, and The Fire Inside seems like one of the greatest movies ever made. But at length, it's one of the most disappointingly assembled works of its kind. It creates the anticipation of joy, of success, of loss, and of anguish, but when it comes time to pull the trigger, it misfires.

There's a distinct dullness to each micro-climax, rendering the experience of watching the movie one of disappointment and deflation, even when the text and on-screen imagery are geared towards maximum impact. It's a film whose rhythms frequently come undone, in large part because it refuses to luxuriate in the cinematic pleasures (and even displeasures) that it constantly builds towards.

However, that The Fire Inside remains a decently enjoyable prestige biopic despite its baffling construction is a testament to its performances. 

The Fire Inside features remarkable performances. Credit: Sabrina Lantos © 2024 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Every step of the way, the two leads of The Fire Inside deliver deeply considered performances that bring their characters to life. They're so good at what they do (and Morrison is so adept at guiding them towards their emotional objectives) that their skills are almost a detriment to the film's eventual, lopsided form. At every turn, they fill you with the hope and belief that what you're watching might amount to something great, rather than merely passable.

Destiny's fearless physicality is an enormous part of this. The actress is constantly at war not only with the world around her but with Shields' very sense of being, a method of moving through the world that, despite radiating toughness, becomes a double-edged sword, thanks to the mechanics of sponsorship and media visibility. And yet, the character's fortitude is also at odds with her own vulnerabilities, and the way she exhibits an innocent, girlish excitement amidst her teenage romance with a fellow Flint trainee.

Henry, meanwhile, offers yet another masterclass in thoughtful performance, as a man struggling to leave his mark on the world by living vicariously through another person. The film never quite gets into the weeds of Crutchfield all but replacing his own daughter with Shields while the former is away at college, but Henry's approach to the story — his seeming awareness of its themes and its trajectory — ensure that each moment of internal and external drama is buoyed by conflicting questions of fatherhood. In fact, Crutchfield's story is just as much about the social and racial expectations of gender as Shields' is, given his constant war between what's expected of him as a man (and as a father) and what he's capable of achieving on his own, as a person bound by oppressive economic circumstances.

Morrison's debut may have missed the mark, but it features all the makings of something that could have been great. There's a real sense of passion, and a detailed understanding of social mechanics that she often translates into dramatic moments, even though they seldom add up to anything satisfying.

The Fire Inside is now in theaters.

New iPhone 17 Pro rumor suggests changes are coming for the Dynamic Island

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 13:10

The next Pro-level iPhone might be the beginning of the end for Dynamic Island.

According to a rumor posted by the Chinese site MyDrivers (via Wccftech), the iPhone 17 Pro might feature a downsized Dynamic Island. The pill-shaped front camera module that was introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro has been a reliable and useful replacement for the hated notch, thanks to its ability to animate and show many different kinds of notifications. However, if this rumor is true, it'll be downsized on the 17 Pro, and as Wccftech pointed out, Apple could eventually ditch it altogether as it pursues a potential future "all-screen" iPhone. That, of course, would have to happen in 2026 at the earliest.

SEE ALSO: Apple reportedly cancels plans for iPhone subscription service

MyDrivers also claimed the borders around the iPhone 17 Pro display will be smaller than they have been previously in the same report. Aside from that, details on the iPhone 17 Pro are scarce and murky. The Pro will theoretically be joined by a regular iPhone 17, as well as the heavily rumored iPhone 17 Air. The Air model is supposed to be the thinnest iPhone ever (in case the name didn't make that clear), but a recent report suggested Apple was having a difficult time accomplishing that due to battery size constraints.

If you love the Dynamic Island, make sure to hold it close as long as you can. It may not be long for this world.

How to watch Texas Tech vs. Arkansas without cable

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 13:09
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Best for affordability Sling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) Get Deal

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will face the Arkansas Razorbacks in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl this week at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. The matchup will take place on Friday, December 27, and is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

The Red Raiders had a decent regular season, but fell short of any top 25 ranking. Texas Tech ended the regular season with an 8-4 record. The Arkansas Razorbacks were a mid-tier team, barely qualifying for the six wins to earn a bowl game, but that places them near the bottom of their conference.

Texas Tech previously won the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in 2021.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college football without cable Texas Tech vs. Arkansas football kickoff time and network

The Texas Tech vs. Arkansas football game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT start on ESPN on Friday, Dec. 26.

Best streaming services for Texas Tech vs. Arkansas football game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Texas Tech vs. Arkansas football game on ESPN. 

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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.

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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. 

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How to watch Syracuse vs. Washington State without cable

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 13:08
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Best for affordability Sling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) Get Deal

The No. 21 Syracuse Oranges will face the Washington State Cougars in the DirecTV Holiday Bowl this week at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. The matchup will take place on Friday, December 27, and is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Neither team had a terrible regular season, but were not among the 12-team College Football Playoff field. Syracuse finished the regular season with a record of 9-3, while the Cougars were 8-4. The nine wins did secure Syracuse with a No. 21 ranking in the CFP Top 25, and No. 22 in the AP Top 25.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college football without cable Syracuse vs. Washington State football kickoff time and network

The Syracuse vs. Washington State football game is scheduled for a 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT start on FOX on Friday, Dec. 27.

Best streaming services for Syracuse vs. Washington State football game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Syracuse vs. Washington State football game on FOX. 

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.

Most channels: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling Orange Plan Get Deal

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, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

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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. 

How to watch USC vs. Texas A&M without cable

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 13:07
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Best for affordability Sling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) Get Deal

The USC Trojans will face the Texas A&M Aggies in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl this week at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The matchup will take place on Friday, December 27, and is scheduled to start at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.

The Aggies were 8-4 this season, starting the season ranked at No. 20, before spending 11 weeks in top AP Top 25, peaking at No. 10. USC, on the other hand, finished the regular season with a 6-6 record.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college football without cable USC vs. Texas A&M football kickoff time and network

The USC vs. Texas A&M football game is scheduled for a 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT start on ESPN on Friday, Dec. 27.

Best streaming services for USC vs. Texas A&M football game

You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the USC vs. Texas A&M football game on ESPN. 

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.

Most channels: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling Orange Plan Get Deal

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, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

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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. 

How to watch New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic livestreams

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 13:00

TL;DR: Live stream New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The New York Knicks head to Kia Center to face the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup. Both teams are fighting to take the top of their conference. The Knicks are 20-10, which puts them at third place in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are 19-12, which puts them in fourth place, just behind the Knicks.

The Knicks have won five straight games heading into Orlando. The Magic have only won two of their last five games, but those two wins have come back-to-back heading into this game.

When is New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic?

New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic in the NBA starts at 7 p.m. ET on Dec. 27. This game takes place at Kia Center in Orlando.

How to watch New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic

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 Knicks vs. Magic basketball game.

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

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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.

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

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 Knicks vs. Magic 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 New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic 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 New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic 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 New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic 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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  • 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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How to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics livestreams

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:58

TL;DR: Live stream Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Indiana Pacers head to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pacers (15-15) are struggling to remain relevant in the middle of the Eastern Conference's standings, while the Celtics (22-8) are looking to take over the top spot.

The Pacers have won four of their last five games, losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder last night to snap a five-game win streak. The Celtics have lost three of their last five games, two of them back-to-back, including a loss on Christmas Day.

When is Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics?

Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics in the NBA starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 27. This game takes place at TD Garden in Boston.

This game will air on NBA TV.

How to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics

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 Pacers vs. Celtics basketball game.

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

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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.

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

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 Pacers vs. Celtics 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 Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics 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 Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) $99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

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. Boston Celtics 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. Boston Celtics in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

Babbel, Coursera, and MasterClass subscriptions are all on sale ahead of the new year

Mashable - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:58
Class subscription deals ahead of the new year Best deal for language learning Babbel lifetime subscription $199 (Save $400) Get Deal Best deal for professional development Coursera Plus annual subscription $199 (Save $200) Get Deal Best for everything else MasterClass Save up to $10 per month (Save 50% on all subscription tiers) Get Deal

The new year is nearly upon us, and whether or not you're big on setting resolutions, there is something about the blank slate of the start of the year that can make finally starting a new habit feel a little more accessible.

If you're looking for some structure and accountability, signing up for classes in whatever skill you're looking to improve can be a help, and luckily, there are course subscription deals in most topics you could think of, thanks sales from three separate services: Babbel, Coursera Plus, and MasterClass, with the latter two options offering 50% discounts, and the former offering up to a 65% discount for a lifetime subscription.

Among these three services, your bases in what you can learn, from language to professional development courses to cooking and tennis — if there's a skill you've been looking to work on, odds are there's some version of a class in one of these services. Below, you can find more info on each deal, from pricing, to course offerings and the deal terms.

Best deal for language learning: Babbel Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel $199.00
$599.00 Save $400.00 Save $400 on a lifetime subscription Get Deal Why we like it

Learning a language, or getting back into one, can feel like a daunting task, but Babbel seeks to make it easier. Upon sign up, users can start from the beginning of courses designed to get you speaking within weeks, or take a placement test if they have prior experience with a language. Babbel offers 13 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese, Swedish, Russian, Turkish, Dutch, and Polish. It's a fairly limited number, but as PCMag (our sister site also owned by Ziff Davis) noted in their review, each language's lessons feel tailored to the language itself so you can actually learn relevant information (versus than the same exact lesson plan that merely swaps out the languages).

If you've seen information about Babbel's live classes with an instructor, this deal does not include those classes. Instead, you'll have to pay for a Babbel Live subscription, which run for $99 per month for group classes or $149 for private classes, with the option for you to take as many classes as you want while your subscription is active.

As for the Babbel subscription that is actually on sale, there are slightly different discounts for separate tiers, but the greatest discount is for the lifetime subscription, which at full price is $599. PCMag noted that this price drops down to $299 relatively often, but with this New Year's deal, it drops even lower to $199.

Best deal for professional development: Coursera Plus Opens in a new window Credit: Coursera Coursera Plus annual subscription $199.00
$399.00 Save $200.00 Get Deal Why we like it

As PCMag notes in their review, Coursera has an expansive free course list from universities all round the world. We say it's the best option for developing professional skills out of these three options, and it does offer tons of courses in business, data science, leadership and management, with some courses even granting professional certificates. That said, Coursera also offers you a wide array of classes in other subjects, including social sciences, health, math, arts and humanities, and even language.

Opting for a Coursera Plus subscription means you'll come into contact with less paywalled classes, as every course tagged "Included with Coursera Plus" is free for paid users to take. At the sale price of $199, you'll be saving $200 a year, or 50% off the total price. If you need some time to think on it, no sweat — this deal is live until Jan. 27.

Best deal for everything else: MasterClass Opens in a new window Credit: MasterClass MasterClass Save 50% on standard, plus, and premium tier subscriptions Get Deal Why we like it

If you're looking for a wide expanse of classes and want to be taught by a celebrity, MasterClass is the service for you. They offer courses in categories like art and design, community and government, music, writing, sports and athletics, and science and technology. In other words, you have options.

And as we mentioned, those options are taught by people who are often very visibly at the top of their field — Simone Biles teaches gymnastics fundamentals, Martin Scorsese teaches filmmaking, and R.L. Stine teaches writing for young audiences, to name a select few. When reviewing the service for PCMag, contributor Jill Duffy found that the content, quality, and production value of the classes offered was hard to beat, writing, "The question I kept asking myself was, 'Could I find this content online for free if I really wanted it?' and the answer was 'no.'"

If you've been curious to test it out, the standard, plus, and premium subscription tiers are all marked down by 50%. While each tier includes all 200+ classes available, the standard tier only allows for you to watch on one device at a time without an offline mode, but it'll cost you only $5. A little pricier at $8, the plus tier allows for two devices to be used concurrently, plus an offline viewing mode. Finally for $10 a month, the premium tier ups the ante to six devices, also with an offline viewing mode. You'll want to act quick though — according to MasterClass, this offer ends today, Dec. 27.

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