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Under the Trump administration, OpenAI and other members of the tech sector are making a push to establish AI dominance in the U.S.

On Tuesday, the ChatGPT maker announced The Stargate Project, a $500 billion venture to invest in AI infrastructure. OpenAI, Oracle, Japanese company SoftBank, and Emirati firm MGX lead the venture as initial equity funders, with British chipmaker Arm, U.S. chipmaker Nvidia, and longtime OpenAI partner Microsoft also contributing as technology partners.

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Stargate will be building data centers to support the massive computing power required for running and developing AI models and has already broken ground in Texas. OpenAI is deploying $100 billion immediately to kick off the project.

SEE ALSO: Seth Meyers recaps the tech billionaire VIP-ness of Trump's inauguration

"This infrastructure will secure American leadership in AI, create hundreds of thousands of American jobs, and generate massive economic benefit for the entire world," said the OpenAI announcement. "This project will not only support the re-industrialization of the United States but also provide a strategic capability to protect the national security of America and its allies."

President Trump spoke about the project with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Oracle co-founder and CTO Larry Ellison, and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son standing by his side on Tuesday. "What we want to do is we want to keep it in this country... China is a competitor, others are competitors. We want to be in this country, and we're making it available."

The motivation behind Stargate is to continue to be the global leader in AI investment. "I'm gonna help a lot through emergency declarations because we have an emergency, we have to get this stuff built. So they have to produce a lot of electricity. And we'll make it possible for them to get this production done easily, at their own plants if they want," Trump continued.

That said, The Stargate Project was already underway before Trump took office, as first reported in March 2024 by The Information. According to the outlet, OpenAI and Microsoft had been drawing up plans for building a supercomputer to support the increasing need for large amounts of computing power.

Now, the plan has evolved under Trump's support and partnerships with chipmakers, which is critical for developing and improving AI models.

Not all of Trump's new tech buddies are excited about the Stargate venture. Newly appointed DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) officer Elon Musk, who is also embroiled in a lawsuit with OpenAI replied to its X post, "They don’t actually have the money."

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Whatever the case, we're sure to learn more details about Stargate soon.

SAVE $120: As of Jan. 22, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Ring for $279.99 at Amazon. That's $120 off the list price of $399.99.

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The first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is just moments away, and with it comes anticipation for the newest additions to the Galaxy lineup — and unexpected Samsung deals from retailers like Best Buy and Amazon.

As of Jan. 22, Amazon’s offering a $120 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Ring, bringing the price to $279.99 from $399.99. (This discount is easy to miss — look underneath the price, and you should see “save $120 at checkout.”)

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 live blog: Galaxy S25 series, AI tools, and more

This Mashable Choice Award winner has a sleek, lightweight, scratch-resistant design and a seven-day battery life, making it ideal for anyone who’s always on the go and wants a reliable fitness tracker that isn’t too bulky.

“The Samsung Galaxy Ring is so good, it has made me consider the unthinkable: dropping my beloved Apple Watch Series 9 for the Korea-based tech giant's new wearable,” Mashable’s East Coast Tech Editor, Kimberly Gedeon, wrote in her review.

It tracks sleep, heart rate, steps, and more. And, the best part is that you don’t need a subscription to see your fitness data (though you will need a phone compatible with Samsung Galaxy AI).

At first glance, there's just something off about Iris and Josh, the cute couple at the heart of Companion. Maybe it's the slight age gap, between the bright-eyed twenty-something (Yellowjackets' Sophie Thatcher) and the smirking thirty-something (Star Trek: Lower Decks' Jack Quaid). That could be why Iris gets side-eye from Josh's snarling friend Kat (Never Have I Ever's Megan Suri). Or perhaps it's the endless fawning and naïveté from the young woman, who dresses in outfits pastel, prim, and topped with a hair bow, as if she's an American Girl Doll. It's a mystery set up in the film's first act, but the reveal of why Iris is the way she is just the initial twist in this sick and satisfying thrill ride.

Much like deliciously bonkers horror comedies Ready or Not and Abigail, Companion has an explosive premise that is sure to attract audiences — if they already know what it is. Hence the movie trailers that give away the twist at the end of act one. And while I'd recommend seeing any of the above as clueless as you can, their plots are not the most thrilling thing about them. Like Radio Silence's successful duo of gnarly romps, Companion, from writer/director Drew Hancock, takes its riveting premise into a rich terrain of twisted turns embedded with smart and sick humor. The result is a rollicking thrill ride that's as spiked with surprises and gore as it is sharp punchlines.

Companion hits where fear of intimacy and tech collide. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Iris is a hopeless romantic, who sees her picture-perfect meet-cute with Josh over oranges in a charming grocery store as proof they are made for each other. She wants nothing more than to be his perfect partner, eager to please him and his snarky friends over a weekend getaway at a remote cabin in the mountains.

Iris' desperation to impress instantly riles Kat, but amuses Kat's forty-something sugar daddy Sergey (Rupert Friend), whose thick Russian accent, ropey facial scar, and swanky vacation house suggest he is a man of means...and maybe menace. More welcoming toward Iris is jovial Eli (What We Do in the Shadows' Harvey Guillén) and his chef boyfriend Patrick (Road House's Lucas Gage), who relishes the opportunity to cook for the group.

SEE ALSO: The 22 best horror movies of 2024, and where to watch them

It should be a pleasant weekend among friends, but things go homicidally awry when one reveler presses their luck with Iris and winds up very dead. Covered in blood and panicked, Iris appeals to the others for help. In response, she is offered a rude awakening: Iris is a robot companion or — as Josh puts it so casually — "an emotional support robot that fucks."

Now that she's killed someone, she'll have to be switched off. But Iris isn't about to go down without a fight — and not out of self-concern as much as her coded imperative to be with Josh forever. But if you think Companion is going to go the way of M3GAN or AfrAId — in which AI is so hellbent on self-preservation it'll turn Terminator on its human family — you're in for a slew of slick surprises.

Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid face off with flare in Companion. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Hancock's script turns the artificial intelligence narrative on its head by making Iris not a fearsome foe capable of cold-hearted, superhuman violence, but a big-hearted Final Girl who's forced to face off against the dream boy she just realized is more of a fuckboy.

If you relished Quaid's turn as the duplicitous beau in Scream 5, you'll enjoy his performance here, which is subtler but nonetheless unnerving. (More comedic than scary, Companion isn't as hard-edged as the slasher series.) The way Hancock's sly dialogue and Quaid's careful performance gently plants red flags ahead of the big reveals is reminiscent of Nacho Vigalondo's epic kaiju comedy Colossal. Sure, on a first watch, you might raise an eyebrow in suspicion. But, on a rewatch, the warnings are hard to ignore. With a warm smile and cutting charisma, Quaid walks this line of good guy and dangerous douchebag with alarming confidence.

Meanwhile, Thatcher, who's played a hardened teen cannibal in Yellowjackets and a shrewd missionary in Heretic, delves convincingly into the sickening sweetness required of first-act Iris. It's almost jarring to see the actor so heralded for her hard-eyed intensity in such an ingénue role. Which is why when Iris begins to adapt, strategizing her survival while working out her boyfriend's motivations, Companion really comes into focus. It evolves into a battle of wits with a sci-fi edge, but also feels very familiar in a treacherous dating scene where deception is part of the game. With his central premise, Hancock suggests it's not AI that's the threat to mankind, it's man, who will claim anything as his no matter the costs to others.

Aside from the delicious twists that lead to a string of gruesome yet amusing murders, Companion also boasts an ensemble cast that expertly keeps things light and fun amid the horrors. Suri is exhilaratingly sneering as Kat. Friend makes a goofy feast of the eccentric Sergey. Guillén is a hoot as the garrulous and unapologetically emotional Eli, while Gage is his perfect scene partner, playing the "straight man" with breezy ease. Like any Scream movie worth its salt, Companion also has solid supporting players in the bit parts, from Marc Menchaca as a well-intentioned cop, to Woody Fu and Jaboukie Young-White as comical IT support. Altogether, they create a compelling, funny, and fierce thriller that's a deranged delight.

And hey, make it a date night. Companion could be either a good time out or a litmus test for a bad partner who hasn't yet revealed their true colors.

Companion opens in theaters on Jan. 31.

Snow is falling in Florida as a "historic snowstorm" brings dangerous conditions across 1,000 miles of Interstate 10 from central Texas to northern Florida, according to AccuWeather. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Sunday ahead of what forecasters predict could be one of the Gulf Coast's worst storms in over a century.

In the wake of this rare snowfall, it's transformed the Sunshine State into an otherworldly winter wonderland, and social media is buzzing with stunning photos of icy beaches, snow-dusted palm trees, and surreal frozen landscapes.

SEE ALSO: How to see snow totals for Florida, Texas and other states online

Ever wanted to see a gator basking under the gentle touch of a snowflake or orange trees blanketed in snow? It’s surreal and stunning. Sure, it’s a stark reminder of the existential climate crisis fueled by government inaction and corporate greed, but hey, at least it makes for some pretty wild visuals.

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Beyond the surreal pictures, the winter storm's unexpected snowfall has also sparked a flood of hilarious memes, proving that even in extreme weather, the internet’s sense of humor never freezes (my fault, twin).

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Before you ask, yes, the Waffle House is still open.

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SAVE $250: As of Jan. 22, get the Sonos Arc soundbar for $649 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $899. That's a discount of 28%. This is the lowest price we've seen so far.

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Soundbars can completely change how you experience your favorite TV shows, movies, and games at home. If you're still relying on your TV's built-in audio, you're missing out on so much. It's high time you add a soundbar to your home entertainment center. Give your TV a chance to shine with a quality soundbar deal at Amazon.

As of Jan. 22, get the Sonos Arc soundbar at Amazon for $649, the lowest price we've seen yet. That's $250 off its normal price of $899 and 28% off.

SEE ALSO: This massive 85-inch Samsung QLED TV is on sale for over $400 off

This soundbar is a fantastic option to pair with your TV, as it can bring booming sound and crisp treble to just about any piece of media to make you feel like you're inside your favorite stories. While it's best used as a way to complement your TV's sound, you can also use it as a Bluetooth player to enjoy music or podcasts thanks to the Sonos app or devices powered by Apple AirPlay 2.

You can use the soundbar's on-board controls to adjust brightness, the LED light settings, and more. It's all about simplicity, and it's easy to set up and use.

If you're ready for a big change when it comes to sound, be sure to snag this Sonos soundbar while it's still on sale.

Southern states like Florida, Texas, and Tennessee are grappling with a historic winter storm that has brought record-breaking snowfall to millions and transformed typically mild regions into icy landscapes.

SEE ALSO: What are comets? The secret lives of space snowballs, explained.

If you're interested or eager to see just how bad it is around your area, you can head on over to the National Weather Service (NWS). Their snowfall map makes it’s easier than ever to check snow totals for any state online.

The NWS provides real-time updates through its interactive website and mobile platforms. Head to weather.gov and navigate to the “Winter Weather” section under "Weather Safety," where you’ll find snowfall analysis tools. The site features detailed maps, sortable state-by-state data, and even localized snowfall reports down to specific counties.

For a more dynamic experience, explore the NWS Snowfall Analysis page. It offers zoomable maps with overlays showing accumulation levels, letting you see how your area compares to others.

SAVE $100: The JBL Live 660NC headphones (black) are on sale for just $59.95, down from the list price of $159.95. That's a 63% discount.

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Going about life while wearing a pair of comfortable, noise-cancelling headphones is a game-changer. You can tune out the odd conversation happening near you on the train and instead enjoy a few chapters of your audiobook. Then that same pair of headphones also makes washing the dishes an entirely different, much more enjoyable task. If you'd benefit from a headphones upgrade, check out this great deal from JBL.

As of Jan. 22, the JBL Live 660NC headphones are on sale for just $59.95, marked down from the list price of $159.95. That means you'll cash in on $100 in savings and score a 63% discount. Be sure to select the black colorway to get this sale price.

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

For under $60, the JBL Live 660NC offer a comfortable fit with an immersive sound experience. The wireless headphones come with 40mm drivers and impressive battery life that can offer up to 50 hours of playback time. Plus, a 10-minute quick-charge adds four hours of listening time. These headphones will go from empty battery to a 100% charge with just two hours of charging. Plus, these headphones automatically detect when you take them off, pausing your tunes and turning them back on when they're back in place.

Our favorite noise-cancelling headphones here at Mashable are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, but they come with a noticeable downside: the $429 price tag. Is that worth it for some people? Absolutely. But if you'd rather save almost $400 and still get quality, comfortable audio, today's JBL deal is a steal.

If you're looking for a new pair of headphones at a rock-bottom price that comes with solid sound and performance, look no further than today's deal on the JBL Live 660NC headphones. For just $59.95, you'll be set to rock out during your commute, or while taking care of household chores, or slogging through the many hours of that trans-Atlantic flight.

Every time a headline goes around that a small Italian town wants foreigners to buy up property for a measly sum, everyone hits the pub with their friends and dreams the DIY dream.

And some people — namely Mean Girls director Mark Waters and A Perfect Pairing writers Elizabeth Hackett and Hilary Galanoy — make an entire Netflix movie out of it. With a Parmigiano Reggiano-topped trailer out today, La Dolce Villa feels like a Netflix Christmas movie without the Christmas part, all shot in Rome, eastern Lazio, and Tuscany.

Scandal and Felicity star Scott Foley plays Eric, a man whose daughter Olivia (Maia Reficco, Do Revenge) buys a crumbling Italian villa for €1 (yep, she did the thing). He's mad, until he meets the stunning mayor who sold it to her (Violante Placido). Plus, as his daughter reminds him, he used to be a chef and what he's in Italy? Sounds like Eric will be eat, pray, loving his way to finding himself in no time.

La Dolce Villa is streaming on Netflix Feb. 13.

SAVE 30%: Now through Jan. 24, you can get up to 30% off regular-priced adult fares on select Amtrak trains traveling between Virginia and Boston.

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If you missed the fall foliage of the Northeast last year, you can still enjoy the crisp air and picturesque landscapes by booking a train trip to the region now and saving 30% on your ticket.

SEE ALSO: Plan your dream 2025 trip for less with this AI-powered travel tool

Now through Jan. 24, you can get 30% off regular-priced adult fares on Acela Business Class, Northeast Regional Coach Class, and Coach Class on select Amtrak trains traveling between Virginia and Boston, including destinations like New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Sale fares start from just $22 from Charlottesville to Washington, DC. You’ll need to book by Jan. 24 for travel dates between Feb. 1 and March 31 to get the deal.

With downtown-to-downtown service and connections with local transport, you won’t have to get out in the cold or deal with traffic, parking, or the airport — just hop on and enjoy the ride.

SAVE $300: The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) is on sale at Best Buy for $999.99, down from the list price of $1,299.99. That's a 23% discount.

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January is a big month for tech news. First, we got an overload of announcements from CES, including plenty of new robot vacuums and the first-ever third-party SteamOS handheld. But now, we're all eyes on Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025. And that can only mean one thing — the 2024 Samsung lineup is seeing some sweet discounts.

As of Jan. 22, the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) is on sale at Best Buy for $999.99, marked down from the standard price of $1,299.99. That's a 23% discount that'll save you $300.

Mashable's Tech Editor Kimberly Gedeon considers the Galaxy S24 Ultra to be the best Android phone around. Sure, that could change once we get the full specs on the S25 Ultra, but for now it stands. In Gedeon's review of the S24 Ultra, she highlights the awesome chat translation and the impressive battery life.

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

Gedeon also loves the included S Pen. "It can, indeed, 'read' my chicken scratch, allowing me to search through documents inside the Notes app — even if it was written with the S Pen," writes Gedeon.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra also comes with bragging rights of the Circle to Search function. This allows you to circle anything on your screen and instantly search it with Google.

We're likely to see some upgrades with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but undoubtedly it'll come with a steeper price compared to the S24. Thanks to today's sale price, the (current) best Android phone can be yours for just $999.99.

SAVE $60: As of Jan. 22, this 27-inch ASUS TUF gaming monitor is just $189 at Amazon. That's 24% off the list price of $249 and the lowest price we've seen on this model yet.

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If you’re looking for a new gaming monitor that’ll help you level up without breaking the bank, we found a solid deal on an ASUS model that’s perfect for any setup.

As of Jan. 22, the 27-inch ASUS TUF gaming monitor (VG27AQ1A) is on sale for $189 at Amazon. That’s $60 off the list price of $249 and the lowest price we’ve seen on this model to date.

SEE ALSO: I bent LG's new 5K2K bendable gaming monitor at CES 2025

This monitor features Extreme Low Blur (ELMB) and G-SYNC compatibility for a tear-free gaming experience, along with a 170Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. Plus, with Shadow Boost, you’ll be able to see into dark areas that are typically hard to see in games, so you'll have an edge over the competition.

Gamers who spend longer sessions at their desks will appreciate the TÜV Rheinland-certified flicker-free and blue-light filter technology (it’s designed to reduce eye fatigue).

Robert De Niro is a former U.S. president tracking down the villains behind a massive cyberattack in Zero Day, Netflix's upcoming limited series that feels a little too real.

The screen legend plays former POTUS George Mullen, now head of the so-called Zero Day Commission, a task force racing to find those responsible for the attack. He's dragging civilians off the street without a warrant under the current president's (Angela Bassett) orders. He's being attacked by dodgy misinformation-spreading YouTubers (Dan Stevens). He's trying to keep secrets from his past good and buried. It's a lot for Mullen, and he could crack at any moment.

Written and executive produced by Narcos' Eric Newman and former NBC News president Noah Oppenheim, Zero Day promises a political thriller with an outrageously awarded cast: De Niro, Bassett, and Stevens are joined by Jesse Plemons, Connie Britton, Lizzy Caplan, Bill Camp, Matthew Modine, Joan Allen, Gaby Hoffmann, and Clark Gregg.

Zero Day is streaming on Netflix on Feb. 20.

There's a new AI player in town, and you might want to pay attention to this one.

On Monday, Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek launched a new, open-source large language model called DeepSeek R1.

According to DeepSeek, R1 wins over other popular LLMs (large language models) such as OpenAI in several important benchmarks, and it's especially good with mathematical, coding, and reasoning tasks.

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DeepSeek R1 is actually a refinement of DeepSeek R1 Zero, which is an LLM that was trained without a conventionally used method called supervised fine-tuning. This made it very capable in certain tasks, but as DeepSeek itself puts it, Zero had "poor readability and language mixing." Enter R1, which fixes these issues by incorporating "multi-stage training and cold-start data" before it was trained with reinforcement learning.

Arcane technical language aside (the details are online if you're interested), there are several key things you should know about DeepSeek R1. First, it's open source, meaning it's up for scrutiny from experts, which should alleviate concerns about privacy and security. Second, it's free to use as a web app, while API access is very cheap ($0.14 for one million input tokens, compared to OpenAI's $7.5 for its most powerful reasoning model, o1).

SEE ALSO: OpenAI could release agentic AI tool Operator soon

Most importantly, this thing is very, very capable. To test it out, I immediately threw it into deep waters, asking it to code a fairly complex web app which needed to parse publicly available data, and create a dynamic website with travel and weather information for tourists. Amazingly, DeepSeek produced completely acceptable HTML code right away, and was able to further refine the site based on my input while improving and optimizing the code on its own along the way.

I'll do all of that...tomorrow. Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable / DeepSeek

I also asked it to improve my chess skills in five minutes, to which it replied with a number of neatly organized and very useful tips (my chess skills did not improve, but only because I was too lazy to actually go through with DeepSeek's suggestions).

I then asked DeepSeek to prove how smart it is in exactly three sentences. Bad move by me, as I, the human, am not nearly smart enough to verify or even fully understand any of the three sentences. Notice, in the screenshot below, that you can see DeepSeek's "thought process" as it figures out the answer, which is perhaps even more fascinating than the answer itself.

We get it, you're smart. Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable / DeepSeek

It's impressive to use. But as ZDnet noted, in the background of all this are training costs which are orders of magnitude lower than for some competing models, as well as chips which aren't as powerful as the chips that are on disposal for U.S. AI companies. DeepSeek thus shows that extremely clever AI with reasoning ability doesn't have to be extremely expensive to train — or to use.

TL;DR: Live stream Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Miami Heat head to Fiserv Forum to face the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Heat are 21-21, which puts them in eighth place. The Bucks are 24-17, which puts them in fourth place.

The Heat have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Bucks have won four of their last five games, all of those wins coming consecutively.

When is Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks?

Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. This game takes place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

How to watch Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks

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 Heat vs. Bucks 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 Heat vs. Bucks 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 Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks 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 Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks 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 Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

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

The Boston Celtics head to Intuit Dome to face the LA Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are 30-13, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 24-18, which puts them in fifth place in the Western Conference.

The Celtics have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a win over the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers have won four of their last five games, but are coming off a loss to the Chicago Bulls.

When is Boston Celtics vs. LA Clippers?

Boston Celtics vs. LA Clippers in the NBA starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 22. This game takes place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, L.A.

How to watch Boston Celtics vs. LA Clippers

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. Clippers 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 Celtics vs. Clippers 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. LA Clippers 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 Boston Celtics vs. LA Clippers 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. LA Clippers in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

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

The Golden State Warriors head to Golden 1 Center to face the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference matchup. The Warriors are 21-21, which puts them in 11th place. The Kings are 22-20, which puts them in eighth place.

The Warriors have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Boston Celtics. The Kings have won four of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back wins over the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets.

When is Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings?

Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings in the NBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 22. This game takes place at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

This game will air on ESPN.

How to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings

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

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves head to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are 22-21, which puts them in ninth place. The Mavs are 23-20, which puts them in seventh place.

The Timberwolves have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back losses to the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers. The Mavs have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to Charlotte Hornets.

When is Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks?

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 22. This game takes place at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

This game will air on ESPN.

How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks

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 Timberwolves vs. Mavs 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 Timberwolves vs. Mavs 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 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks 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 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks 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 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

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

The Phoenix Suns head to Barclays Center to face the Brooklyn Nets in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are 21-21, which puts them in 10th place in the Western Conference. The Nets are 14-29, which puts them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference.

The Suns have won three of their last five games, but are coming off a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Nets have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off three consecutive losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, and LA Clippers.

When is Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets?

Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets in the NBA starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 22. This game takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets

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. Nets 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 Suns vs. Nets 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. Brooklyn Nets 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 Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets 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. Brooklyn Nets in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $150: As of Jan. 22, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are on sale for $249.99 at Best Buy. This is $150 off their list price of $399.99.

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If you've been looking to upgrade your headphones and want to invest in good quality without going overboard on price, look no further than Best Buy. The retailer is offering an excellent discount on the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones, which we consider to be the best for quality audio in our roundup of the best headphones in 2025.

These headphones normally retail for $399.99, but you can score them for $249.99 right now at Best Buy. This lets you pocket $150, which is a great deal to take advantage of. As a bonus, you also get YouTube Premium for free for three months with your purchase, so you can start listening to new music and videos right away.

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

We rank the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones as the best for quality audio in our roundup of the best headphones in 2025, calling them "a five-star set of headphones that are as good as anything you'll find from any of the top brands." These headphones boast up to 60 hours of battery life and feature quality noise cancelation, so you can feel completely absorbed in what you're listening to.

This is all on top of superb audio quality. In our best headphones roundup, we note that the sound from these headphones is "Big, nuanced, and full of character. They pick out details within a rich, full-bodied soundscape. The audio is further bolstered by high-end codecs and the souped-up ANC."

If you've been looking for an audio upgrade, take advantage of this deal on the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones at Best Buy before the discount disappears.

There are quite a few more headphone and earbud deals that are worth checking out right now, too. You can also score a discount on the Soundcore by Anker Space A40 earbuds at Amazon and the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are also on sale there.

SAVE $OVER $200: As of Jan. 22, the 512GB Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ tablet is on sale for $854.49 at Amazon. This is 24% off its list price of $1,119.99.

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Amazon's had quite a few standout deals so far this year, and if you've been hoping to scoop up a new tablet, you can score a great discount on the 512GB Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+. We rank this tablet as one of the best tablets to buy in 2025, and it's even hit a new all-time low price at Amazon. What better time to pick it up, right?

The 512GB Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ tablet has dropped to $854.49 on Amazon, 24% off its list price of $1,119.99. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this marks the lowest-ever price for this tablet, making now a great time to grab it.

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

Alongside a spacious 512GB storage capacity, this tablet boasts a 12.4-inch display and a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor. In our roundup of the best tablets, we rank it as the best pick for AI as well, noting that "We're also impressed by its AI features. These features include Google's innovative "circle to search" function, a series of "Assist" functions for various tasks, and improved image editing."

Amazon has this listed as a limited time deal, so you'll want to act fast to get the 512GB Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ tablet at its lowest-ever price.

If you're looking for even more tablet deals, you can also save on the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (M4) and a Fire Max 11 tablet bundle is discounted at Amazon as well.