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Save $100: Best Buy has USB-C Apple AirPods Pro down to $149.99 as a deal of the day on Jan. 13. That means this deal is available for today only, and nets you a 40% discount over buying new AirPods at their $249.99 full price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurbished USB-C Apple AirPods Pro $149.99 at Best Buy
$249.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal

Apple AirPods Pro are expensive, but they go on sale more than you'd think, so we almost always recommend buying them on sale. If the $179.99 sale price they're currently sitting at on Amazon isn't quite low enough for you, Best Buy is giving you another option.

As of Jan. 13, the retailer is offering refurbished USB-C Apple AirPod Pros for just $149.99 as a deal of the day. That means that come Jan. 14, these savings will no longer be live. Considering a new pair of AirPods at full price will run you $249.99, buying refurbished can save you a good chunk of change. We have seen new AirPods Pro drop down to $153.99 (at their lowest price ever), but as that was their Black Friday pricing, we're not counting on seeing it all that often, making this a decent alternative.

SEE ALSO: Apple AirPods Pro with USB-C review: About time

As for the earbuds themselves, they're some of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can get, especially if you're a devoted Apple user. They connect and switch between devices with some of the lowest lag time on any earbuds we've tested, have noise cancellation that sits just behind the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, and sound quality that sits on the higher end of the earbud spectrum (even if there's no custom equalizer). When Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder reviewed the AirPods Pro, he called them, "the first pair of earbuds I'd actually consider taking on an airplane."

GET $800 OFF: The Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $599.99, saving you 57%, or $800.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum $599.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $800.00 Get Deal

Vacuum it and mop it, all without lifting a finger. The Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum is a multi-functional robot vacuum that self deploys to take care of cleaning your home.

Right now the Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum is on sale at Amazon for a whopping $800 off — get it now for $599.99 and save 57%.

SEE ALSO: The 4 best robot vacuums for apartments, condos, and other small spaces in 2024

This mop is built for multiple cleaning cycles. Set how it uses its vacuum and mop functions: in tandem, one at a time, or to mop or vacuum only. It has 7000Pa suction, so it shouldn't need too many passes.

The Dreame L20 uses Lidar technology and position sensitive detection to map your home in 3D, bypassing obstacles and cleaning in straight rows. When the robot vacuum encounters a rug or carpet, it automatically raises its mop to prevent damage or scuffing. When the robot encounters an edge it can't get under, it will even extend the mop out to the side, to clean under the surface.

Right now, the Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum is on sale for $800 off at Amazon, for a price of only $599.99.

The Dreame is built to self deploy and auto empty, day after day, for up to 75 days. The app gives you deep customization options as well as reports on the robot's cleaning habits.

SAVE UP TO 50%: Shop Best Buy's Outlet sale and find headphones, laptops, appliances, and more up to 50% off.

Best Outlet Sale Deals Best Apple Deal Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation $144.99 at Best Buy (Save $35) Get Deal Best laptop deal Alienware m16 (AMD Ryzen 9 7000 Series, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,239.99 at Best Buy (Save $560) Get Deal Best smart watch deals Apple Watch Ultra (49 mm, GPS + Cellular) $499.99 at Best Buy (Save $299.01) Get Deal

Start the new year off right, by shopping exceptional deals during Best Buy's Outlet Event. The retailer is offering up to 50% off on clearance, refurbished, and open-box items. With the plethora of holiday returns coming in, there are plenty of great items that are simply discounted because the box has been opened.

Plus, there are plenty of refurbished items that are certified by Geek Squad so they're up to peak performance. While plenty of folks might be trading in their old tech, there are also great deals on the latest items, including the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.

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

Best Buy's Outlet Event has officially kicked off and runs until Jan. 19, 2025. However, some deals might not last the week as there are a limited number of refurbished and open-box items. If you see something you like, scoop it up.

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation $144.99 at Best Buy
$179.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Apple released the newest AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. At their list price of $179.99, they're a cheaper alternative to the AirPods Pro. In our review, we found that the AirPods 4 stood up exceptionally well to all the commotion of an airplane, delivering delicious audio quality while blocking out noise.

You can find a pair of Geek Squad-refurbished AirPods 4, for just $144.99 at Best Buy during the Outlet Event. That saves $35, one of the biggest discounts we've spotted on the latest Apple tech.

Best laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Alienware Alienware m16 (AMD Ryzen 9 7000 Series, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,239.99 at Best Buy
$2,799.99 Save $560.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Our favorite gaming laptop is the Alienware m16 R2, but the brand's higher-end model of the m16, is on clearance during Best Buy's Outlet sale. You can find this stacked laptop, loaded with an AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, for just $2,239.99, knocking off $560.

This deal comes at a prime time, as Alienware just announced its most advanced gaming laptops at CES, which are slated to come out in a few months. In the meantime, the Alienware m16 is one of the best gaming laptops to shop now.

More Best Buy Outlet deals

• Beats Studio Buds+ (Refurbished) — $89.99 $169.99 (save $80)

• Apple Pencil (2nd generation, refurbished) — $99.99 $129 (save $29.01)

• Beats Fit Pro (Refurbished) — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80)

• Beats Powerbeats Pro — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80)

• Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (Refurbished) — $189.99 $299 (save $109.01)

• Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS, 45mm) — $249.99 $429 (save $179.01)

• Apple iPad Mini (64GB, refurbished) — $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)

• Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum — $359.99 $599.99 (save $240)

• Apple iPad Mini (256GB, refurbished) — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250)

• Apple Watch Ultra (49 mm, GPS + Cellular) — $499.99 $799 (save $299.01)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, refurbished) — $849.99 $1,299 (save $449.01)

• DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Plus Drone (Refurbished) — $1,049.99 $1,159.99 (save $110)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD, refurbished) — $1,499.99 $1,999 (save $499.01)

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Jan. 13: OUR TOP PICK Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) $399 (save $100) Get Deal BUDGET TABLET DEAL Amazon Fire 7 tablet $79.99 (save $35) Get Deal BEST SMART DISPLAY DEAL Amazon Echo Show 5 $69.99 (save $20) Get Deal BEST HOME DEAL AeroGarden Harvest Elite $60 (save $59.99) Get Deal BEST SMARTWATCH DEAL Garmin Instinct $179.99 (save $70) Get Deal

Another week, another opportunity to snag some tech at discounted prices. We've scoured Amazon's daily deals pages to find a few we think are worth your money on Monday, Jan. 13, including gadgets from top brands like Apple and Garmin.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. None of these lighting you up? Check back tomorrow for a whole new slew of deals.

Our top pick: Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) $399.00 at Amazon
$499.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal

The latest iPad Mini hit shelves in October 2024 with a handful of welcome — yet predictable — upgrades: a new A17 Pro chip, more starting storage (128GB), an increase in RAM, and compatibility with Apple Intelligence features. It's not going to blow your mind or anything, but it's still pretty great. As Mashable's Stan Schroeder put it in his review, "If you're new to the iPad, and you want the most compact one around (or any compact tablet), the new iPad mini 7 is the best choice." It's regularly $499 for the base model, but as of Jan. 13, it's down to only $399. That's 20% in savings and its lowest price on record.

Check out our full review of the iPad Mini 7.

Amazon Fire 7 tablet Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire 7 tablet $44.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal

The Fire 7 tablet certainly isn't the most flashy tablet around. As Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel put it in her review, it's a "deeply average tablet." But its ultra-low price point, expandable memory, and ultra-portable build make it a solid pick for travel or if you're looking for a tablet for your teen. It's usually $79.99, but as of Jan. 13, it's on sale for only $44.99 — its best price ever.

Check out our full review of the Amazon Fire 7 tablet.

AeroGarden Harvest Elite Opens in a new window Credit: AeroGarden AeroGarden Harvest Elite $60.00 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $59.99 Get Deal

The AeroGarden Harvest Elite lets you grow your own herbs and veggies from your kitchen counter. If you're curious about gardening or homesteading, it's a great place to start. It's just 10.5 inches wide and 17.4 inches tall (including the adjustable light height), so it doesn't demand a ton of counter space. However, it has enough room to grow up to six different plants using its hydroponic system. No need to buy soil or nutrients; it comes with liquid plant food and otherwise just requires water. Regularly priced at $119.99, you can save 50% as of Jan. 13 and grab it for only $60 at Amazon.

Amazon Echo Show 5 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Show 5 $69.99 at Amazon
$89.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

The third-generation Echo Show 5 features an upgraded speaker system with double the bass of the previous generation and clearer sound for music, audiobooks, podcasts, and whatever else you like listening to. It also includes an AZ2 Neural Edge processor and a reengineered microphone array. The display is on the small side at just 5.5 inches, but that's why we like it for a nightstand or desktop. Slash 22% off at Amazon as of Jan. 13 and pick it up for only $69.99.

Check out our full review of the Echo Show 5.

Garmin Instinct Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Instinct $179.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal

"The Instinct is ideal for serious navigators, ultra-athletes, and solo trekkers who spend a lot of time outside and in rugged conditions," Mashable's review states of the Garmin Instinct smartwatch. It's not your average fitness tracker; this thing goes above and beyond when it comes to sports tracking, navigation, and health monitoring. There's four different profiles alone for just running (classic, indoor track, trail, and treadmill). It's hefty, so if you have smaller wrists, it's maybe not the best pick. But otherwise, it's got extremely good battery life, is strong in the navigation and safety department, and can withstand pretty much whatever you throw at it. And as of Jan. 13, it's down to just $179.99 at Amazon, which is 28% cheaper than usual.

Check out our full review of the Garmin Instinct.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

GET $300 OFF: The Samsung Frame 55-inch QLED 4K Smart TV is on sale for $1,199.99 — save $300 or 20%.

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$1,499.99 Save $300.00 Get Deal

Innovation often springs from simple ideas. This is certainly true in the case of Samsung's Frame TV, which mimics a traditional picture frame and displays digital artwork or family photos when it's not streaming TV or movies.

Right now the Samsung Frame 55" QLED 4K Smart TV is on sale for $1199.99 at Target, for a savings of $300, or 20% off.

SEE ALSO: Samsung dropped a Pro version of The Frame TV at CES — shop current Frame TVs on sale at Cyber Monday prices now

One of the features that makes The Frame so innovative is its anti-reflective matte finish. In Art Mode, this enhances the feeling that you're looking at a real painting or drawing. During playback, it reduces glare on the screen.

Built for image quality, The Frame displays 100% of the DCI-P3 color space in 4K QLED, giving you truly accurate (and beautiful) images. Displaying classic Breugel's or Titian's, you'll pick out the scumbling on a brown field, or the swath of blue across a Mediterranean sea scape.

Right now, get the Samsung Frame 55-inch QLED 4K Smart TV for $1199.99 at Target and save $300.

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

The Frame isn't just for looking at art though, this TV also does TV really well. Gamers will love its 120 Hz screen refresh times that will keep them truly competitive in online play. It has Dolby Atmos sound, creating the feeling of verticality. A Quantum processor keeps the 4K image looking good, even on content that isn't naturally in 4K.

SAVE $100: As of Jan. 13, you can get the Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) for its lowest price ever: $399.

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$499.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal

If you’ve been on the hunt for a new tablet, the iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) just hit a new all-time low price at Amazon.

As of Jan. 13, you can snag this miniature tablet for just $399. That’s a $100 price cut or 20% off the list price. Note: This price is for the space gray model with 128GB of storage. If you want a fancier color, you'll need to pay a little bit more. Still, considering the iPad Mini (7th gen) launched in October 2024, that's a pretty good deal.

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

The iPad Mini may be small, but it's mighty. It has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, an ultrafast A17 Pro chip, a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, and WiFi 6E connectivity. (It’s also compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro.)

Even though this iPad runs on a phone chip (the same one that powers the iPhone 15 Pro), it’s still a solid tablet that can handle everyday tasks like web browsing, streaming, light gaming, and productivity just fine.

“If you're new to the iPad, and you want the most compact one around (or any compact tablet), the new iPad mini 7 is the best choice,” Mashable’s senior editor, Stan Schroeder, wrote in his review. “If you already rock the iPad mini 5th generation or earlier, it's also a no brainer; the new one looks better and is a lot more powerful.”

Save $100: As of Jan. 13 at Woot, you can grab the Shark FlexStyle for straight and wavy hair on sale for $199.99. That price saves you 33% on the multi-styler's $299.99 list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle for straight and wavy hair $199.99 at Woot
$299.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal

If you've been going back and forth on whether to splurge on a Dyson Airwrap or grab the cheaper Shark FlexStyle, this might be your sign: the Shark FlexStyle is currently a third of the price of the Dyson Airwrap.

Yes, you read that right. Typically, opting for Shark's multi-styler at full price can save you half the price of the $600 Airwrap, but a deal at Woot as of Jan 13 brings the Shark FlexStyle down to an impressive $199.99. At the time of writing, Woot is the only retailer with this low of a price, bringing the FlexStyle to nearly back down its best price ever (second only to a $190 bundle deal Mashable spotted in June of last year).

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

As Mashable's shopping reporter on the beauty tech beat, I practice and preach being skeptical of cheaper dupes. But having tried my fair share of Airwrap dupes, I can confidently say that Shark's is generally the best one for most people. When I've been asked by coworkers or friends if they should drop the cash on the Airwrap, I basically always make the case for giving the FlexStyle a chance instead.

Besides the money saved, Shark's tool can be used without attachments. They have an impressive attachment assortment that you can build on with individual purchases (and typically run about $10 cheaper per attachment than Dyson) and delivered nearly identical results when I tested the tools side by side. In my experience, the biggest edge Dyson has is that you don't have to swap the curling barrels to change the direction of the curl and the tool itself has a luxe (but not necessarily better constructed) feel.

SEE ALSO: I tried 5 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are actually worth the hype

If that makes a $300 to $400 difference to you, then the Airwrap might be your best bet. But if you've been waiting to get a multi-styler at an affordable price point, $200 for the FlexStyle is rare — and hard to beat.

Jan. 13th, JBL Bluetooth speakers are on sale for up to 50% off or more at Woot!, including popular JBL Charge 5, JBL Clip 5, and more.

The best JBL deals at Woot! Best JBL deal for portable outdoor sound JBL Charge 5 $124.95 (Save $55) Get Deal Best JBL deal for ultra-portable sound JBL Clip 5 $49.95 (Save $30) Get Deal Best JBL speaker deal for around the house JBL Flip 6 $89.95 (Save $30) Get Deal

Splashy sound that comes along for the ride, JBL Bluetooth speakers are famous for their side bass speakers that pump along to the beat. Built for the elements, these speakers aren't phased by a little sand or rain.

Woot!'s JBL sale is cutting prices on JBL speakers like the JBL Charge 5 and JBL Clip 5. Take advantage of the sale to save up to 50%.

Best JBL deal for portable outdoor sound Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 5 $124.95 at Woot!
$179.95 Save $55.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The JBL Charge 5 is all about delivering powerful, high fidelity sound, and doing so all day. With up to 20 hours of battery life, this speaker has truly impressive stamina that will keep pace with all your outdoor activities. An ingress protection rating of IP67 means that this speaker is truly rugged. If its battery outlies your phone's that's no problem, because the Charge 5 doubles as a portable battery bank that charges your devices.

Currently the JBL Charge 5 is on sale for $124.95 for a savings of 31%, or $55.

Best JBL deal for ultra-portable sound Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Clip 5 $49.95 at Woot!
$79.95 Save $30.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Imagine a speaker that sounds great, yet is so negligible in weight you can clip it right onto your backpack. What if it was also rugged enough to deal with bumps, rain, and road dust? The JBL Clip 5 is all these things and more.

With up to 12 hours of playtime, this small speaker is a great biker's companion. Get the JBL Clip 5 now for $49.95 and save 38% or $30.

Best JBL speaker deal for around the house Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Flip 6 $89.95 at Woot!
$129.95 Save $40.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The JBL Flip 6 is the smaller cousin of the Charge series. A great speaker to bring from room to room, or to bring along to a picnic, it delivers 12 hours of playback per charge and has IPX7 waterproofness — easily hardy enough to survive a night left on the porch in the rain.

The JBL Flip 6 is more affordable than the Charge series yet still has powerful bass and good fidelity. Get it on sale now for $89.95 and save $40, or 31%.

Other JBL deals at Woot!:

• JBL Soundgear Frames — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100)

• JBL Go 4 — $34.95 $49.95 (save $10)

• JBL PartyBox Club 120 — $299.95 $399.95 (save $100)

Mark Zuckerberg had some things to say about Apple on Joe Rogan's podcast.

Meta's CEO made a noteworthy appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" on Friday, which naturally spawned plenty of clips and quotes to discuss. The one we're focusing on concerns Apple, which Zuckerberg accused of lacking technical innovation since the iPhone's launch in 2007, per CNBC. According to Zuckerberg, the iPhone itself was a good thing for getting smartphones into people's hands, but Apple's business practices since then have been disappointing.

"But on the other hand...they have used that platform to put in place a lot of rules that I think feel arbitrary, and [I] feel like they haven’t really invented anything great in a while," Zuckerberg said on the podcast. "It’s like Steve Jobs invented the iPhone, and now they’re just kind of sitting on it 20 years later."

SEE ALSO: 8 ways Mark Zuckerberg changed Meta ahead of Trump’s inauguration

It's worth noting that Apple has launched or helped popularize other popular device categories since 2007. While Apple didn't invent tablets or wireless earbuds, its iPad and AirPods lineups have become so synonymous with their respective product categories that people often say "iPad" or "AirPods" to refer to any old tablet or pair of earbuds.

Zuckerberg's larger point that none of that stuff has been as seismic as the iPhone still stands, but it's not like Apple has done nothing since 2007.

Of course, Zuckerberg had more to say. The Meta CEO criticized Apple for its "random rules," such as taking 30 percent of profits from apps on the iOS App Store or the inability of third-party devices to work seamlessly with iPhones like AirPods. In Zuckerberg's words, this is how Apple makes money in a world where iPhone sales are slowing down.

SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg named in lawsuit over Meta’s use of pirated books for AI training

"So how are they making more money as a company? Well, they do it by basically squeezing people...having this 30 percent tax on developers by getting you to buy more peripherals and things that plug into it,” Zuckerberg said. "They build stuff like AirPods, which are cool, but they’ve just thoroughly hamstrung the ability for anyone else to build something that can connect to the iPhone in the same way.”

There's one last tidbit: Zuckerberg said the Apple Vision Pro "did not hit it out of the park" for Apple despite acknowledging that it is "one of the bigger swings" Apple has taken in some time. Of course, Zuckerberg is coming at this from the perspective of someone who runs a company that makes competing headsets. Still, he's not entirely wrong — Apple has reportedly substantially slowed down Vision Pro production due to low demand. 

That's about the extent of Zuckerberg's comments about Apple on Joe Rogan's podcast. For those of us old enough to remember NewsRadio or Fear Factor, that last part will never stop being weird.

Contrary to popular opinion, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be just for your significant other. It's totally okay to give a gift to a loved one whom you're not currently dating (and never will), because doing a nice thing for someone is... well, nice. That doesn't make shopping for Valentine's Day gifts for him any easier, though. Getting the right gifts for the men in your life is a tough task, especially with every brand under the sun practically screaming at you to buy whiskey stones and power tools. Plug your ears and stop listening to the distractions, because we've rounded up some stellar Valentine's Day gift ideas to get for any guy this February 14. Scroll on to find awesome gadgets and under-the-radar finds for guys. For further reading, dive into our unique gifts for men, Valentine's Day gifts for your husband, and the best gifts under $50.

SAVE $300: As of Jan. 13, you can get the Original Peloton Bike for $1,145 at Amazon. That's a 21% discount and $300 off the list price.

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$1,445.00 Save $300.00 Get Deal

Working out is hard, and finding the motivation to do it consistently (especially when it’s cold outside) can be even harder. Fortunately, there are tons of indoor exercise equipment options out there to make the commitment easier and more enjoyable.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best Peloton alternatives for crushing those New Year's resolutions

The Mashable Choice Award-winning Peloton Bike is now more affordable. As of Jan. 13, you can snag it for just $1,145 at Amazon — that's a $300 price cut, which, according to our research, is cheaper than it was on Black Friday. (The Peloton Bike+, a more advanced model, is also on sale for $2,146.86, a $348.14 discount.)

Our only gripe with the bike was its high price tag, so this deal makes it much more accessible. "The workouts are tough, but the captivating experience and (practically) never-ending list of exercise classes are enough to make me want to glue myself to the seat and stay in the magical Peloton universe forever,” Mashable's former contributor Brenda Stolyar wrote in her review.

For an additional $44 a month, you can choose from thousands of live and on-demand classes in cycling, strength, yoga, and more. The Peloton Bike also lets you stream your favorite TV shows and movies via Peloton Entertainment.

Thin phones are back in fashion.

Apple is rumored to launch a thinner version of the iPhone, called the iPhone Air, in the fall. But China's Oppo is trying to steal some of Apple's thunder with the Oppo Find N5, which the company claims will be the world's thinnest foldable phone.

Oppo posted a teaser this week that indicated the Find N5 is indeed an extremely thin device, as it's significantly thinner than a common pencil.

Oppo's chief product officer, Pete Lau, shared the image of the device on Weibo (via GSMArena). Details are scarce, but the post does say that the phone is coming in February.

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

When it comes to regular smartphones, I'm not entirely convinced that thinner is better; a device that's too thin can be easier to damage (remember Bendgate?) and sometimes it's just easier to manage a phone that has a little heft in the hand. For foldables, however, thinner is better, as most foldable phones are still significantly heavier and thicker than regular devices. A foldable phone this thin feels like having your cake and eating it too — you get that extra screen real estate without sacrificing pocketability.

Right now, the thinnest foldable phone around is Honor Magic V3, which is only 4.35 millimetres thick when unfolded and 9.2 millimetres thick when folded, so expect Oppo's new phone to be a little thinner than that.

There's no official word on specs, but rumors say that the Oppo Find N5 will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a triple, 50-megapixel rear camera system, and a 5,900mAh camera.

While the Oppo Find N5 will likely only be available in China, it's quite possible that Oppo's sister company OnePlus launches it as the OnePlus Open 2 — after all, that's exactly what Oppo did with the Oppo Find N3 and the OnePlus Open.

New rules aim to keep advanced technology out of China and to ensure that cutting-edge artificial intelligence is developed by the United States and its allies.

The maker of ChatGPT hopes to spur investment from the Middle East and avoid strict regulations on the development of new technologies.

Luther Vandross was a once in a generation musical talent. A new documentary film is coming our way, honouring the star and chronicling his story. Luther: Never Too Much, directed and executive produced by award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter, debuted at Sundance Film Festival last year and was aired on CNN on Sunday. Now, the film will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on Jan 30 for one night only, with a new trailer out today.

Vandross' hits include the timeless bangers "Never Too Much," "Dance with My Father," "Here and Now," "Power of Love/Love Power," to name just a few. Beginning his career as a back-up vocalist for the likes of David Bowie, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack (to name just a few), Vandross sold 40 million records worldwide over the span of his career, along with 11 consecutive platinum albums.

Using archive footage of interviews with Vandross, who passed away in 2005, the film tells the singer's life story, with contributions from his close friends and collaborators, including Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack, Mariah Carey, and Valerie Simpson.

The film explores the successes and achievements that marked Vandross' Grammy-winning career, but in addition to the highs that marked his life, the film will explore the lows, including his struggle to earn the respect his music deserved, the discrimination he faced as a Black artist, the intrusive comments he endured about his weight, and struggles in his personal life.

Luther: Never Too Much will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on Jan 30. The film was released in the U.S. in 2024, and can be streamed via CNN on Hulu with Live TV.

SAVE $100: As of Jan. 13, the Beats Powerbeats Pro earbuds are on sale for $99.99 at Best Buy. This is $100 off their list price of $199.99.

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$199.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal

If you set yourself a resolution to be more active this year, it's worth having a nice pair of earbuds to keep you entertained while you work out. If you're on the hunt for a new pair, look no further than the Beats Powerbeats Pro.

At the moment, the Beats Powerbeats Pro earbuds are on sale for $99.99 at Best Buy, which is $100 off the list price of $199.99. This is a fantastic deal that's worth jumping on if you've been looking for new earbuds. They even come with three months of Apple Fitness+ for free and up to three months of Apple Music for free, which are a great pairing to kickstart your new workout plan.

SEE ALSO: The Beats Studio 3 are at their lowest-ever price at Amazon

We had very high praise for the Beats Powerbeats Pro in our review, which highlighted their great sound quality, long battery life, comfortable fit, and physical control buttons on each earbud. Their design is a major bonus to those with athletic lifestyles as well, hooking onto your ears so you don't have to worry about losing an earbud while on the go.

This deal may not stick around for long, so take advantage of $100 off the Beats Powerbeats Pro at Best Buy before the discount is gone.

Looking for even more headphone deals? There are quite a few more worth checking out right now. Also at Best Buy, you can save on the AirPods Max (Lightning) headphones if you're looking for more of an over-ear style. The Beats Studio Buds are also discounted right now at Best Buy if you want to see another earbud option.

Apple is preparing to launch three new Apple Watch models in 2025, but only one is getting a redesign.

This is according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman (via MacRumors), who laid out what he knows about the company's plans in the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter.

Reportedly, all three new models will launch in the second half of 2025 — likely during Apple's annual iPhone launch event, which typically takes place in September. The cheapest out of the three, Apple Watch SE, will have a "new look," while the Series 11 and Ultra 3 models will "probably stay roughly the same," said the report.

Previous rumors indicated that Apple might opt for a plastic casing for the Apple Watch SE, but there's no mention of that in this report.

As for the Apple Watch Series 11, it wouldn't be a big surprise if it stayed the same, given that it received a pretty big redesign last year, with a larger display and a thinner profile.

Should Apple Watch Ultra 3 stay the same, that would be a bit of a bummer, as that model hasn't really changed at all since the original launched in 2022.

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That might not matter, though, as the Ultra 3 will reportedly get some exciting new features, including satellite connectivity, and 5G RedCap network access. It also may finally be time for Apple to add high blood pressure detection to both the Ultra 3 and the Series 11.

TL;DR: Live stream Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2024/25 NFL season is slowly creeping towards its dramatic conclusion. There's only one game left from the NFL Wild Card Round, with the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Los Angeles Rams. Fans are set for an entertaining evening of top-quality football.

Looking for the best way to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams for free from anywhere in the world? We have all the information you need.

When is Vikings vs. Rams?

Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams starts at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 13. This fixture takes place at State Farm Stadium.

How to watch Vikings vs. Rams for free

Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams is available to live stream for free on TVNZ+.

TVNZ+ is geo-restricted to New Zealand, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server based in New Zealand. This process bypasses geo-restrictions to unblock TVNZ+ from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the NFL 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 New Zealand

4. Visit TVNZ+

5. Live stream Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading services usually offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. Sign up for these deals to access free live streams of the NFL, and it won't cost you anything in the long run. This is obviously a short-term fix, but it will give you the time you need to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams before you claim back any initial investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including New Zealand

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95, saving you 49% on list price. As part of this deal, you also get three bonus months of coverage plus a whole year of unlimited data backup via the cloud and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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SAVE $30: As of Jan. 13, Amazon's Fire TV Cube is on sale for $109.99 for a limited time, 21% off its list price of $139.99.

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It's a new year, and that means plenty of new shows are coming soon to streaming services. If you're looking for a new way to watch these, why not splash out on a high-quality 4K streaming device? Thankfully, Amazon's here to save the day with a very nice deal on its Fire TV Cube. You can start streaming your favorite shows and films in crisp, glorious 4K.

Amazon's Fire TV Cube is currently on sale for $109.99, 21% off its list price of $139.99. However, Amazon has this listed as a limited-time offer. So, if it's caught your eye, you'll want to act fast to scoop it up before the discount disappears.

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The Fire TV Cube is worth every penny, too. If you've been on the lookout for a new streaming device, the Fire TV Cube features WiFi 6E support alongside 4K Ultra HD resolution for crisp, vibrant picture quality. It also supports Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos audio so you can feel completely immersed in your favorite shows or films.

This streaming device also features hands-free control with Alexa, which makes searching for the next best thing to watch so much easier with just your voice. It's a deal that's well worth jumping on while it's still live, so take advantage of 21% off Amazon's Fire TV Cube before the discount disappears.

Looking for even more Amazon device deals? Thankfully, there are quite a few available at the moment. Right now you can also save on the Echo Show 5, if you're looking for a smart display. The Kindle essentials bundle is also discounted at the moment for readers, and if you're an audiobook fan, you can also save on three months of Audible Premium Plus for a limited time.

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

The Miami Heat head to Intuit Dome to face the Los Angeles Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are 20-17, which puts them in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 20-17, which puts them in seventh place in the Western Conference.

The Heat have won three of their last five games; those victories coming consecutively over the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, and Golden State Warriors. The Clippers have lost four of their last five games, including back-to-back losses to the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves.

When is Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Clippers?

Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 13. This game takes place at Intuit Dome in L.A.

This is expected to be the Clippers first game back. The last home game (vs. the Charlotte Hornets) was postponed due to the ongoing Palisades Fire in California.

How to watch Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles 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 Heat vs. Clippers basketball game.

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

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

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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. 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 Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles 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 Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles 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.

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