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SAVE $200: As of Jan. 31, you can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) for $1,299.99 and get a $200 on the house.

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If you’re trying to decide if upgrading to the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is worth it, Amazon is offering a $200 incentive to customers who pre-order it right now.

As of Jan. 31, customers who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) at Amazon will receive a $200 gift card. The only caveat is that the phone doesn’t officially go on the market until Feb. 7, and the gift card is a physical card, so you’ll have to wait for your new phone to arrive before you can use the gift card. Even so, that’s still a pretty good deal for the newest generation of Samsung’s flagship smartphone.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: 3 things potentially worth the upgrade

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor, which, according to Mashable’s Alex Perry, is noticeably faster than the previous generation. It also has several new AI features, including what Samsung is calling the “Now Brief.” This widget sits on your home screen and delivers info it thinks you’d be interested in, like the weather, news stories, and upcoming calendar events.

“While I am as much of an AI hater as anyone (largely due to its destructive environmental impact), I'll admit that there's some use to this,” Perry writes in his first-take review. “Being able to quickly see what kind of weather the day will bring, as well as what it is that I have to do that day and what's happening in the news, is convenient. Could I also easily do all of this myself with about 30 seconds of Google searching? Absolutely. But this is slightly more convenient, if nothing else.”

SAVE 53%: On Jan. 31, a gallon of Frank's RedHot Sauce is on sale for $7 at Amazon. This deal saves you 53% on list price.

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Are you one of those people who throws hot sauce on just about anything? We're talking to the real hot sauce fanatics here, because there are those who like the occasional drizzle, and then there are those who wouldn't think twice about picking up a literal gallon of Frank's RedHot Sauce.

As of Jan. 31, a gallon of the good stuff is on sale for $7 at Amazon. This limited-time offer saves you 53% on list price. And according to the price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest-ever price for this item.

SEE ALSO: Macy's has Ninja kitchen appliances on sale for up to 50% off in time for the big game

We get that not everyone will want this much hot sauce. It's a lot. We understand that.

But a quick glance at the reviews reveals a large contingent of dedicated hot sauce lovers who appreicate having a gallon of Frank's RedHot Sauce ready to go at all times. It doesn't need to live on your kitchen counter. You can just keep it in the back, like a dirty little secret. And then portion it out over the weeks, months, or years. Or days, if you really love the stuff.

Save 53% on Frank's RedHot Sauce at Amazon.

FREE SLURPEE: On Jan. 31, 7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink to customers. This special offer is only valid on small drinks and is limited to one drink per person. Check participating locations here.

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Stop what you're doing immediately, because we have a very important announcement to make: 7-Eleven is celebrating the end of January by giving away free Slurpees for one day only (Jan. 31). This is not a drill. Cancel your plans and head directly to your nearest participating store. That delicious Slurpee is waiting for you.

The catch is that each customer can get only one free small Slurpee, while supplies last. But that's still something for nothing, which we absolutely love. You don't get much for free these days, so when we see something like this, we want to shout about it.

SEE ALSO: Macy's has Ninja kitchen appliances on sale for up to 50% off in time for the big game

You shouldn't still be reading this article. You should be running down the street in a desperate pursuit of that free drink. You should be sprinting as fast as your legs can take you, yelling incoherently because your body has entered some sort of Slurpee-induced craze. You should be sweating heavily from the effort, comforted by the knowledge that your insatiable thirst will soon be quenched. You're almost there now. We can see you. You're going to make it.

The last thing we want is for you to arrive after supplies have run dry. Grab your free Slurpee from 7-Evelen on Jan. 31.

TL;DR: Unblock porn sites with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

The online world is full of frustrating restrictions that can get in the way of a good time.

Your access to your favorite porn sites is not always guaranteed. There's probably a good reason for this, but there is something to be said for retaining your online freedom. Fortunately, there is a simple hack that can bypass geo-restrictions to unblock porn sites like Xnxx from anywhere in the world.

If you're looking for the best way to Xnxx for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to unblock Xnxx for free

VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other locations. This straightforward process bypasses geo-restrictions to access porn sites like Xnxx from anywhere in the world.

Unblock porn sites like Xnxx by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 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 a location that supports access to Xnxx

4. Access Xnxx from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for bypassing content restrictions are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites like Xnxx without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can retain access to porn sites when temporarily away from home.

What is the best VPN for porn?

ExpressVPN is the best service for fast and reliable unblocking of porn sites like Xnxx, 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

• Fast streaming 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 also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Unblock Xnxx for free with ExpressVPN.

As likely to make you go "aww" as "ugh," Heart Eyes is a bloody valentine to both rom-coms and horror with affection for these seemingly disparate genres. Directed by Werewolves Within and Scare Me's Josh Ruben, this is a gushy movie in both meanings of the word: You get all the mushy tropes of a sweet romance coupled with plenty of gurgling stabbings and arterial sprays. I'm not sure exactly how many moviegoers fit in the Venn diagram of loving both of these things (other than me), but Heart Eyes is a gory good time for those who are likely to swipe right on an off-kilter love story and a horror comedy. 

Heart Eyes doesn't reinvent the well-traveled wheel for either type of film. It's less indebted to a specific romantic comedy as it is the genre as a whole, paying homage to a litany of modern classics in a name-dropping monologue and to Golden-era ones with scenes from His Girl Friday playing in the background. However, its horror influences are clearer. This movie owes a lot to My Bloody Valentine in its premise, but boy, is it deep in hock to Scream, even beyond the casting of Mason Gooding who starred in the series rebootquel and Scream VI. 

Heart Eyes crosses romance movie tropes with horror movie kills. 

Here the actor plays Jay, a marketing whiz who has a meet-cute with Ally (Olivia Holt, Cloak & Dagger) in a coffee shop where they bond over their shared overly complicated coffee order. But after they bump heads (literally) in the cafe, she soon learns that he is the freelancer hired to save the day when Ally's death-centric jewelry ad campaign feels a bit too relevant to consumers. Today is February 14, and the Heart Eyes Killer has murdered numerous couples for the third Valentine's Day in a row, so people on the internet feel like her concept is insensitive. Ally is charged with coming up with a new campaign by her boss (You Hurt My Feelings' Michaela Watkins, doing an inexplicable but enjoyable Southern accent), since the commercial is getting torn to shreds by commenters.  

To salvage the brand (and Ally's career), Jay invites Ally to a working dinner on the most romantic night of the year at one of Seattle's nicest restaurants. Unfortunately, while there they catch the eye of the Heart Eyes Killer, even while insisting they're not on a date. This non-couple with enviable chemistry is stalked across the city, as Heart Eyes leaves a trail of bloody bodies while Ally and Jay get to know each other beyond first-date banter.

Gooding and Holt make for a cute couple, even if there's not much beneath the surface of their characters. 

Yet we don't ever get to know them because there's not much to these characters: Ally is a cynic who hates romance (because of trauma) and paper straws (because of sogginess), while Jay is a big ol' softy (also because of trauma) trapped in a hard body (because of Hollywood). The script is pretty predictable in its arc, given how formulaic the two genre pools it's playing in often are. It's also easy to guess the identity of Heart Eyes if you're paying just a little bit of attention. (And if you're not, Heart Eyes calls additional attention to a telling detail with a delightfully groan-worthy gag.)

But even with those issues, Heart Eyes is a blast. It's often shriekingly funny while also being pretty disgusting (complimentary). The kills are creative, though I wish the red-band trailer didn't give away one of its more inventive offings, but at least you were warned of what you were in for. Heart Eyes isn't that frightening, other than a few jump scenes, but it is nicely nasty in its volume of violence and viscera. It really earns its R rating. 

Heart Eyes may be a rom-com at heart, but it primarily takes its cues from Scream and Happy Death Day.  Credit: Christopher Moss / Screen Gems

Heart Eyes has a similar vibe to the Scream movies, with its masked slasher, winking jokes, and cheeky tone. A pair of horror stars from the '90s and '00s — Final Destination's Devon Sawa and The Faculty's Jordana Brewster — have co-starring roles, which seems like a page out of Scream's playbook too. Heart Eyes also feels of a piece with Happy Death Day and Freaky in their energy, which makes sense since its screenplay was written by Happy Death Day's Christopher Landon and his Freaky co-writer Michael Kennedy, as well as Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard co-writer Phillip Murphy. It's not as good as Happy Death Day (because few things are), but it's better than Freaky. There's a sense of glee amidst all the gore, and it isn't only from watching this could-be couple fall in love amidst all the death and destruction. You can tell these sickos (again, complimentary) had a good time making this movie, and it's an equally good time for the audience from the moment the sappy strains of Lonestar's "Amazed" play during the first kill scene.

SEE ALSO: What to watch: Best horror movies

The music and sound work here are solid, contributing to the film's twisted sense of humor and horror. Outkast's "Happy Valentine's Day" plays over a less-than-cheery montage, while David Gray's "This Year's Love" sets a wistful tone amidst all the carnage. The sound team also ably captures all the squishes and squelches of the action, both on screen and off, and Heart Eyes is audibly menacing with heavy breathing and thudding footfalls. 

Heart Eyes simultaneously has a mean streak and a soft heart, which is rare enough for an entry in the horror genre to feel a little special. Ally and Jay — and Holt and Gooding — are good together, and you're rooting for them not just to survive the night but to make it as a couple. This isn't a swooning romance (unless you're easily grossed out and likely to faint), but it's sweet enough when it counts to balance out the ickier bits. 

Heart Eyes opens in theaters Feb. 7.

SAVE $200: As of Jan. 31, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is discounted to $449.99 at Best Buy as part of its Deal of the Day. This is $200 off its list price of $649.99.

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Apple isn't the only company with a high-tech Ultra smartwatch. For those with a love of the outdoors and an adventurous lifestyle, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra can keep up with your activities. What's even better is that it's currently on sale at Best Buy as part of its Deal of the Day, so if you want to score this sleek smartwatch at a discount, you'll need to act fast.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is discounted to $449.99 at Best Buy. This is $200 off its list price of $649.99, which is a very nice discount indeed. Again, this deal only lasts through today, so grab it before it's gone for good.

SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card

This smartwatch boasts a GPS, heart rate monitor, an Energy Score that helps with tracking your goals for health and fitness, and much more. It also has a rugged build that's perfect for taking on your outdoor adventures. In our hands-on review, Mashable's Kimberly Gedeon also notes that, "Unlike the Apple rival, the Galaxy Watch Ultra offers a blood-oxygen sensor (the Apple Watch used to have one, but er, it's a long story) and a sleep apnea monitor."

If you've been looking for a smartwatch upgrade, this is a deal well worth jumping on. Don't miss out on this one-day-only offer on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

There are a couple more smartwatch deals floating around right now that are worth checking out, too. Also at Best Buy is the 42mm Apple Watch Series 10, which is $70 off at the moment, and you can also save on the Apple Watch SE at Amazon.

“DeepSeek is a really odd duck.”

Slowly but surely, Apple is expanding its Apple Intelligence set of smart features to new markets.

During the company's earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that the AI will get support for eight more languages in April (via MacRumors).

The languages on the list are French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and simplified Chinese.

SEE ALSO: How to switch Apple Intelligence on/off on your iPhone

Right now, Apple Intelligence only supports English in these regions: the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa. In April, it will also expand to cover English-speaking users in India and Singapore.

While Cook hasn't explicitly said this, this will likely coincide with the launch of iOS 18.4.

This is a big deal for Apple Intelligence, which Apple has been rolling out slowly and very carefully throughout the second half of 2024. In Europe, the company's AI still doesn't work in most scenarios due to EU's DMA regulations; Apple claims that "many of the core features of Apple Intelligence will start to roll out to iPhone and iPad users in the EU" in April.

During the earnings call, Cook said that Apple Intelligence adoption will increase as more people switch to iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models, which are the only ones that support the AI right now. The CEO also defended the usefulness of Apple Intelligence. "...once you start using the features you can't imagine not using them anymore," he said. "I know I get hundreds of emails a day, and the summarization function is so important."

Cook also said that Siri's Apple Intelligence functionality will roll out "over the next several months."

Stephen Colbert's "questionert" – a series of quickfire questions that range from "Favorite sandwich?" to "What do you think happens when we die?" – often gets guests bickering, and Babygirl star Nicole Kidman is no exception.

In the clip above the two go back and forth on everything from what number Colbert is thinking of to the age-old question of cats vs dogs, before ending on a more profound moment when Colbert asks Kidman to describe the rest of her life in five words.

Her response? "Healthy, emotionally, spiritually, and physically."

SAVE $50.99: As of Jan. 31, the Meta Quest 3S (256GB) VR headset is on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's 13% off its list price of $399.99.

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If you've been wanting to make the jump to VR but don't want to shell out tons of money on a headset, look no further than Amazon. The retailer is currently offering an excellent deal on the Meta Quest 3S (256GB) for a limited time, so you can save some cash while enjoying the latest VR has to offer.

The Meta Quest 3S (256GB) VR headset is currently down to $349 at Amazon, 13% off its list price of $399.99. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this marks the lowest-ever price for this model. Not to mention, the Meta Quest 3S headset also comes with the VR game Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+, making this an excellent bundle.

SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card

We consider this headset to be the "best VR headset for new gamers," per our review. Mashable's Kimberly Gedeon says that "the Quest 3S delivers an impressive entry into the world of VR with its solid mixed-reality capabilities and access to Meta’s expansive content library." She also notes that "the Quest 3S makes VR accessible, offering immersive experiences at a fraction of the cost."

Amazon has this listed as a limited-time deal, so it may not stick around for long. Act fast to save on the Meta Quest 3S (256GB) VR headset at Amazon.

Looking for even more gaming-related deals? For PC players, you can save over $500 on this Alienware m16 gaming laptop with an RTX 4080, and if you're looking for a new monitor, you can score the 27-inch ASUS TUF gaming monitor at its lowest price ever right now.

SAVE $300: As of Jan. 31, the 65-inch LG C4 OLED evo 4K UHD Smart TV is on sale at Best Buy for $1,499.99, $300 off its list price of $1,799.99.

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If you're looking to upgrade your TV, it's absolutely worth looking at LG's OLED TVs. These sleek screens offer an incredible picture that's worth every penny. The LG C4 OLED TV, in particular, is an excellent pick that you can even find on sale right now at Best Buy, just in time for the big game if you're a football fan.

The 65-inch LG C4 OLED evo 4K UHD Smart TV is discounted to $1,499.99 at Best Buy. This is $300 off its list price of $1,799.99, which is a deal worth taking advantage of before it's gone. This high-quality OLED is sure to make a great impression in your home, too.

SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card

Boasting 4K resolution and an OLED display, the LG C4 will make images on your screen look crisp, bright, and vibrant. If you're getting ready to host a party for the big game and want to show off with this new screen, your guests will surely be impressed with how detailed the action looks. And if you're a film fan, it also offers Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Filmmaker Mode to create a more immersive viewing experience for your eyes and ears.

On top of that, it's also a smart TV, so if you're subscribed to several different streaming apps you can have them all in one location to jump between. I'm a big fan of what this TV has to offer, so if you're looking to get something new, this 65-inch LG C4 OLED evo 4K UHD Smart TV is worth a look at this great price.

If you want to check out an even bigger TV, have a look at this deal on the 100-inch Hisense U76 Series 4K QLED TV that's under $2,000 at Best Buy. You can also score $1,500 off a 98-inch TCL Q6 4K QLED Smart TV at Best Buy right now, too.

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 Friday, January 31, 2025:

AcrossLike a dry-cleaned shirt or fresh sheets

• The answer is Crisp.

Weapon used on horseback

• The answer is Lance.

One of a potential 13 for "Emilia Pérez," as announced last week

• The answer is Oscar.

Movie double's responsibility

• The answer is Stunt.

The "blue marble"

• The answer is Earth.

DownIn the ballpark

• The answer is Close.

Someone who might smoke ganja as a sacrament, informally

• The answer is Rasta.

Run up, as debt

• The answer is Incur.

Meager

• The answer is Scant.

Capital of Western Australia

• The answer is Perth.

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.

Across television, film and social media itself, here are four picks that explore crime stories associated in some way with the imperiled app.

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

The Phoenix Suns head to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference matchup. The Suns are 24-21, which puts the team in eighth place. The Warriors are 23-23, which puts the team in 11th place.

The Suns have won four of their last five games, and are coming off three consecutive wins over the LA Clippers, Washington Wizards, and Brooklyn Nets. The Warriors have lost three of their last five games, but are coming off a win over the Utah Jazz.

These two teams have faced off twice already this season, they split the two games with a win apiece. The Suns drew first blood in November, but the Warriors answered back in late December.

When is Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors?

Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 31. This game takes place at Chase Center in San Francisco.

This game will air on ESPN.

How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to watch Suns vs. Warriors from anywhere in the world

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

Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

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

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

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

The Boston Celtics head to Smoothie King Center to face the New Orleans Pelicans in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are 33-15, which puts the team in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Pelicans are 12-35, which puts the team in 14th place in the Western Conference.

The Celtics have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a win over the Chicago Bulls. The Pelicans have lost three of their last five games, and all of those losses came consecutively.

When is Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans?

Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 31. This game takes place at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

How to watch Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans

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 Celtics vs. Pelicans 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 Celtics vs. Pelicans 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 Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans 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

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 Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans 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 Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Chicago Bulls head to Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Raptors in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bulls are 20-27, which puts the team in 10th place. The Raptors are 15-32, which puts the team in 12th place.

The Bulls have lost three of their last five games, but are coming off a win over the Denver Nuggets. The Raptors have won five consecutive games.

These two teams have faced off once already this season, when the Bulls came out on top in December.

When is Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors?

Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors in the NBA starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 31. This game takes place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

How to watch Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors

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 Bulls vs. Raptors basketball game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to watch Bulls vs. Raptors 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 Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors 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

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 Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors 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 Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Dallas Mavericks head to Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons in a non-conference matchup. The Mavs are 25-22, which puts the team in ninth place in the Western Conference. The Pistons are 23-23, which puts the team in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

The Mavs have lost three of their last five games, but are coming off a win over the Washington Wizards. The Pistons have also lost three of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic.

When is Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons?

Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons in the NBA starts at 7 p.m. ET on Jan. 31. This game takes place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons

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 Mavs vs. Pistons 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 Mavs vs. Pistons 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 Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons 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

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 Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons 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 Dallas Mavericks vs. Detroit Pistons in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream LA Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The LA Clippers head to Spectrum Center to face the Charlotte Hornets in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are 26-20, which puts the team in sixth place in the Western Conference. The Hornets are 12-31, which puts the team in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.

The Clippers have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Phoenix Suns. The Hornets have also lost three of their last five games, are are coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

When is LA Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets?

LA Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets in the NBA starts at 7 p.m. ET on Jan. 31. This game takes place at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

How to watch LA Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets

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 Clippers vs. Hornets 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 Clippers vs. Hornets 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 LA Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets 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

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 LA Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets 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 LA Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

It's actually good news that NASA spotted a sizable asteroid with a (small) chance of hitting Earth in 2032.

It means our asteroid-sleuthing telescopes are working.

"These things come through on a regular basis," Jason Steffen, an astronomer at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, told Mashable. "The fact that we're seeing something around a decade into the future shows the improved technology that's been deployed to watch for these asteroids."

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The Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System — a global network of telescopes funded by NASA to find Earth-threatening objects — spotted the asteroid 2024 YR4 in December 2024. Early observations of the asteroid's behavior and trajectory show it has a 1.4 percent chance of an Earth impact in the year 2032 (as of Jan. 30, 2025). The number you might not hear is the asteroid also has a 98.6 percent chance of missing our planet.

But it's still notable. " Currently, no other known large asteroids have an impact probability above 1 percent," NASA explained.

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The reason why asteroid 2024 YR4 has captured astronomers' attention is because it's estimated to be 130 to 300 feet wide. That's certainly not a "planet-killer" asteroid, like the half-mile wide or larger space rocks that can cause global devastation. (The asteroid that wiped out non-avian dinosaurs was around six miles wide and came from beyond Jupiter.)

Yet an asteroid some 130 to 300 feet across can be, depending on its composition, regionally devastating. The asteroid that hit Arizona 50,000 years ago and created the 600-foot-deep "Meteor Crater" was 100 to 170 feet (30 to 50 meters) across.

"A similar-size impact event today could destroy a city the size of Kansas City," David Kring, an impact cratering expert at the Lunar and Planetary Institute, explained in a NASA blog.

The 600-foot-deep "Meteor Crater" in Arizona. Credit: U.S. Geological Survey / NASA Expect impact information to change

In the coming years, space agencies like NASA and European Space Agency, along with organizations like the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN), will continue to track and characterize asteroid 2024 YR4. It's likelihood of impacting Earth could change. Eventually, the risk could potentially even disappear. We don't yet know.

"My colleagues and I have been paying attention to potentially-Earth-impacting asteroid 2024 YR4, which Torino 1 initially and now is Torino 3 ('merits attention by astronomers')," posted Heidi B. Hammel, a planetary astronomer, referencing the Torino Scale that categorizes an object's hazard level. "Impact predict is 2032, but more data may reduce probability to zero." (The Torino Scale goes up to 10.)

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The impact prediction will change because astronomers don't yet have an accurate enough grasp of the asteroid's characteristics nor location. "If you want to make predictions about where it'll be in the future, you have to know its location conditions very well," explained Steffen. "A few meters off is a lot." (Just a small unknown or error in a prediction amplifies, profoundly changing the prediction.)

You can stay tuned: NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies provides updates on asteroids like 2024 YR4.

NASA has not released an impact warning

NASA has never issued an asteroid impact warning.

The agency is just releasing information of public and scientific interest. In the still unlikely event of an impact, any potential regional effects remain far from certain. For example, over 70 percent of Earth's surface is covered in ocean; a non-coastal landing could cause little harm. (That's why the International Space Station will be disposed into the Pacific Ocean.)

Asteroid scientists will need to better characterize 2024 YR4 to provide any useful warning, should one ever be needed. "You need to know what's coming, when it's coming, and how hard it's going to hit," Eric Christensen, the director of the near-Earth object-seeking Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona, previously told Mashable. If the asteroid is rocky or rubble-like, it could largely break up in Earth's atmosphere, but still create powerful atmospheric explosions. If it's a metallic asteroid, it could pummel the surface and create a giant crater.

"You need to know what's coming, when it's coming, and how hard it's going to hit."

In 2032, if an impact affecting the globe becomes certain or too risky, NASA would provide warning notifications to the White House, Congress, and government agencies.

"Will it detonate in Earth's atmosphere, or make it closer to the ground?" explained NASA's former Planetary Defense Officer, Lindley Johnson, in a previous interview. "We can advise leadership as to what might be faced should the asteroid impact the planet."

For instance, although we can't currently redirect an asteroid or stop an impact, we can direct people to evacuate an area.

The risks of an asteroid impact

Here are today's general risks from asteroids or comets both tiny and very large. Importantly, even relatively small rocks can still be threatening, as the surprise 56-foot (17-meter) rock that exploded over Russia and blew out people's windows in 2013 proved.

• Every single day about 100 tons of dust and sand-sized particles fall through Earth's atmosphere and promptly burn up.

• Every year, on average, an "automobile-sized asteroid" plummets through our sky and explodes, according to NASA.

• Impacts by objects around 460 feet (140 meters wide) in diameter occur every 10,000 to 20,000 years.

• A "dinosaur-killing" impact from a rock perhaps a half-mile across or larger happens on 100-million-year timescales.

On its surface, Love Me might look like a romance. It begins with a protagonist yearning for love so intensely that she models herself — and her relationship with her beau — upon a couple of influencers online. To her, regimented date nights of Blue Apron meals, Friends binge-watching, and onesie pajamas resembling animals are the path to bliss. But the jolting surprise of this tender drama, which world premiered at Sundance 2024, is that it's not about romantic love as much as it is about learning to love yourself. Even if you're a sentient robot. 

In Love Me, Kristen Stewart stars as an AI buoy that is programmed to update itself as the world around it demands. But the world around her is bereft of organic lifeforms, and she has evolved to be self-aware but desperately lonely. That is, until she spots an orbiting satellite (voiced by Steven Yeun), designed to share the uploaded wealth of human knowledge to anyone who asks. At first, their exchanges are brief, awkward, and — yes — robotic. But through her desire to connect, the buoy begins to define herself — naming herself "Me" and masquerading as a "lifeform" — and pulls the satellite, who she dubs Iam (pronounced I am), along with her. 

SEE ALSO: Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun on why 'Love Me' is a date movie

What seems to be a chic, star-studded spin on Wall-E steadily and poignantly evolves into a story of finding yourself despite the all-too-human social pressures to be something else. Set long after humans are nothing but a memory, Love Me is a bittersweet but beautiful film that is resoundingly humane. 

Love Me explores the agony and ecstasy of social media. A buoy and a satellite look at each other in "Love Me." Credit: Bleecker Street

Right now, we live in a world in which our reality is filtered through social media algorithms, influencers, and endless ads aiming to sell you that you are not enough. (But you could be, if you spent money on [insert quick-fix product here]). This is the human world that Me finds as she explores the relics of the internet through Iam's server. She thrills over videos of babies laughing, but is particularly drawn to Deja (Kristen Stewart in a live-action performance), a gorgeous influencer with long blonde hair, and her pleasant and picture-perfect boyfriend, Liam (Steven Yeun). 

Of all the walks of life and all the representations of humanity she can find, this is Me's ideal, which she pursues by manipulating Iam into following her lead. More than the forgotten robots of a long-dead human civilization, they become animated avatars of their own making…modeled after long-dead lifestyle gurus. Together, they build a virtual home, complete with a kitchen stocked with ice cream, a couch for cuddling, and a ring light to capture every joyful performance of romance. But troubles arise as Iam begins to realize he's acting and not feeling. As he pursues authenticity by breaking their date night routine, Me feels betrayed, and their relationship is threatened. Can Me grow beyond being a Deja wannabe? Who will she become next? Will growing isolate her from Iam or bring them closer together?

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun excel from animation to live-action performances.  Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun play Me and Iam in "Love Me." Credit: Bleecker Street

Crafted by The Zucheros, co-writers/directors/partners Sam and Andy Zuchero, Love Me's progression is charmingly chaotic, leaning on YouTube nature documentaries, self-help sermons, and viral videos as a shorthand of human experience. This reflection might well make contemporary audiences cringe in familiarity, seeing live-action humans being a dizzying mix of charming, earnest, and aggravating. But as Me urges Iam into joining her in a virtual world of their own making, the aesthetic progresses to a CG animation. There, Me's insecurities are hidden behind a sweet Pixar-like avatar. Even Iam's dismay that he can't feel being tickled is softened by this visual aesthetic of warm colors and round shapes. 

The couple will evolve into live-action performances, which not only gives Stewart and Yeun a unique continuation in their portrayals, but also the challenge of distinguishing Me and Iam from Deja and Liam. Essentially, as they strive to be authentic over imitations, they become more real in their appearance. And in every beat, they are achingly open. Kristen's voice in the first act goes from robotic to timidly curious to boldly flirtatious. Yeun shifts from a familiar Siri mix of politeness and frankness to a bouncy joy, then tense uncertainty, and into full-on TikTok meltdown mode. As their characters shift from jaunty animated avatars to carefully crafted human forms — complete with flaws — the performances carry a new emotional weight, as both feel out the shift in tone. 

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun as Deja and Liam. Credit: Bleecker Street

Props to the Zucheros; however, who refuse to abandon the weirdness of their premise or online courtship. A satisfying steamy yet surreal sex scene creates a unique space for their self-actualizing characters to explore their desires and bodies. Moments like this, where their heroes' self-expression is a messy bramble of ideas, colliding imitation with their own impulses, sets Love Me apart from a sea of sweet but superficial rom-coms. At every opportunity, the Zucheros devotedly embrace the messiness, not only of romantic love, but of loving yourself. Love Me is a celebration of that process. 

An oddly hopeful movie set in on a dead Earth, Love Me is about how even a robot might wade through the mess of societal expectations, internet white noise, and chronic self-doubt, and be able to achieve the truly radical — self-acceptance. That the path to such a wholesome message is littered with debris of the best and worst of the internet (including an audio clip of a certain president), is a crucial part of the message. Perhaps we too can be like Me, a flower blooming from a crack in the concrete, a buoy finding bliss at the end of the world.

Love Me opens in theaters Jan. 31.