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"Do a lot of people go missing around here?"

That's the ominous question Clover (Ella Rubin) asks a surly stranger (Peter Stormare) while searching for her lost sister. And for those who've played Supermassive Games' Until Dawn, the answer is clear and creepy. But the trailer for the movie adaptation from director David F. Sandberg (Shazam!, Lights Out) reveals some new twists and curious changes made from the popular PlayStation game. For one, the setting won't be a remote family cabin in snowy mountains, but a visitor's center in a foggy valley. Still, this horror story will follow a group of young friends who face a night of abject terror and many chances to die.

However, as teased in the film's first look, a thrilling element of game play will factor into this Until Dawn movie. The characters don't just die. Like in the game, they get premonitions of their potential fates, and even the chance to try again to best the masked madmen (and other fearsome foes) they might face. While this might hurt the stakes of the premise, it also means way more gore for audiences to enjoy and more chances for spooky subgenres to collide. Looks like Until Dawn just leveled up.

Until Dawn comes exclusively to theaters on April 25.

Making an online dating profile can feel like creating a Sim for yourself. You list your hobbies, whether you want kids, if you drink or smoke, and other personal details about yourself to be scrutinised by a pool of potential partners. But once the chat turns from getting to know each other, to setting a date to meet in real life, when does sharing who you are veer into oversharing? 

How we put ourselves forward online is one thing, but if your ultimate goal in dating is to get into a relationship, what are the rules for oversharing once you actually get into one? Is there such a thing as telling your prospective partner too much?

Oversharing on the FYP — why do we do it?

With cuffing season — the time of year which typically starts in mid-October and ends after Valentine's Day — well underway, you may suddenly see an influx of matches or newly formed couples on your Instagram feed. That's not a coincidence, and you're not imagining it. Finding love (or wanting to) during cuffing season is well-documented. This need to couple up and find a mate in the colder months also comes down to our biology, with a drop in serotonin levels causing us to seek out connection. 

But are we giving too much of ourselves away to form connections? Oversharing details about ourselves and being transparent about our past experiences are very different. 

SEE ALSO: Broke but looking for love? Try the best free dating apps that actually work in 2025.

Jasmine Denike grew her audience on TikTok with her coveted London dating diaries series, where she unpacked her experience using dating apps as a post-grad student in London. She describes the experience as oversharing and exposing herself to the sometimes harsh TikTok algorithm. 

Before she had an online audience of almost 18,000 people, which grew thanks to her dating diary videos going viral, she openly shared details about her partners on social media. It was the deterioration of those relationships that made her rethink how much she shares. "Having to scrub them from my feed afterwards, it made me rethink this relationship and wanting to keep things 'private, but not secret,'" she explains.

Denike has never shared personal details about her current partner. "But I'd talk about what we were doing, how I felt about him and exposed myself to the unforgiving audience that is the TikTok for you page," she reveals. "Shockingly, despite sharing my dating journey entirely online I'd classify my relationship as being very private."

Despite bad experiences from her previous relationships, she found that her online presence increased her confidence when dating. "It made me more comfortable opening up because I'd already shared what I was telling them," she says. "I was lucky enough that through it all, I met someone who was happy with my oversharing because he knew that I valued his privacy and I showed him respect for his boundaries."

'Trauma sharing' with new partners

Oversharing online is one thing, but what about oversharing with a new person we're dating? "It's important to assess why we want to overshare and tell new people a lot of personal information so soon," says counsellor Georgina Sturmer. On the topic of confidence, Sturmer is passionate about helping women to build their confidence and resilience. She believes that when getting to know someone new, there has to be a certain level of vulnerability when letting someone in. 

When oversharing, "are we hoping that the other person will rescue us, or look after us, or act as a sponge to soak up our feelings?" Sturmer asks. "Or are we sending out a test balloon, to try to identify if we can trust them and if they will listen?"

This, she says, is when sharing in person and sharing online differ. The initial "in the moment" feeling we have when sharing a thought or moment online can feel cathartic, but when it's being reviewed and replayed by strangers, the narrative of its meaning is outside of our control. 

"Our digital footprint can last a lifetime, so if we meet someone in real life who knows us online, they might already have plenty of in-depth knowledge of what we have been through. It can remove those initial, gentle layers that are involved in getting to know someone in a relationship."

Sharing our past, as Sturmer says, can feel like a way to connect or subconsciously scope out whether or not the other person has what we need to be supported and understood. After all, modern dating can often entail meeting up with and getting to know multiple people in a short time frame, so if you're intentionally dating intending to find a relationship then keeping those wants and needs in mind is key. 

Dr. Carolyn Keenan, a clinical psychologist, suggests balancing holding back on certain topics that can leave you feeling vulnerable and finding a healthy middle ground. 

"It's about finding the right balance — once trust and mutual respect are established, you may feel more comfortable discussing deeper issues. The goal is to create an environment where honesty and vulnerability can develop over time," she says.

Keenan used the term "trauma sharing" to mean trauma dumping. Trauma sharing, she says, can create a false sense of intimacy; sharing parts of ourselves and our stories with new people is a way of trying to show them who we are beyond surface-level appearances or interactions. 

"It's important to be mindful about how much trauma becomes a focal point in the relationship. Bonding over positive experiences, shared values, and future goals can create a more balanced and healthier connection while bonding solely over trauma may build a relationship on unstable emotional foundations."

Trauma dumping online can feel safer for some people, but our digital body language may say even more about us early on. A recent study from Hinge revealed that everything from the emojis people use to the length of messages determines whether or not app users want to meet the person they're speaking to — nearly 56 percent of participants admitted to overanalysing someone's DBL and not meeting them. 

So, why do we feel the need to overshare so soon if we're judging one another so harshly? Paul Brunson, Tinder's global relationship insights expert calls this "cobwebbing."

SEE ALSO: Cobwebbing dating trend encourages you to clear out old flames

"We're encouraged to clear the cobwebs of our pasts to move on and be present in our new relationships," he explains. "Holding onto those past experiences, people, even the animate objects from that time can cause us to hold back from making new, genuine connections."

When should we open up to a new partner?

Exposing our past and all the skeletons in our closets too soon can run the risk of oversharing and becoming too vulnerable too quickly. But is sharing the nitty gritty parts of our past trauma dumping or just a part of opening up in a new relationship?

Brunson believes that, when it comes to sharing our trauma, discussing our past including the difficult parts, can offer an opportunity to grow as a couple and deepen our understanding of our partners. 

"When we share our stories, we create a space for empathy and connection. Vulnerability helps build emotional intimacy, which is key to developing a solid foundation in any relationship," he says. "It’s important to balance vulnerability with emotional readiness with respect. The right match will be more interested in where you’re headed than where you’ve been."

Perhaps the reason oversharing online and via social media feels safe to some is because there is no immediate response to it. There might be comments, likes, or DMs, but it's very different from sitting face-to-face with someone new and sharing a part of yourself and your past. 

Brunson advises tackling this by prioritising self-care and healing rather than using new people or social media to work through what's holding you back from meeting someone new. 

"Try to focus on the present and future, and ensure your relationships — both new and old, romantic or platonic — are based on current, positive interactions rather than past entanglements."

Nintendo fans, rejoice: Nintendo has just given us the first official glimpse of of the Switch 2 in a new video.

The two-minute trailer above features footage of the highly anticipated console, including Mario Kart gameplay shots and a date for our calendars: 04/02/2025.

The countdown begins.

Shou Chew will join tech moguls like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk at President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration as the fate of the app hangs in the balance.

TL;DR: Live stream Fearnley vs. Zverev in the 2025 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Fearnley and Zverev are battling it out for a place in the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open, and you can watch all the action without spending anything.

If you want to watch Fearnley vs. Zverev in the 2025 Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Fearnley vs. Zverev for free

The 2025 Australian Open is available to live stream for free on 9Now, including Fearnley vs. Zverev.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can unblock 9Now from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2025 Australian Open 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 Australia

4. Visit 9Now

5. Watch the 2025 Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading services do tend to offer incentive deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these deals, you can live stream Fearnley vs. Zverev without actually spending anything. This isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you enough time to watch the Australian Open before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live tennis on 9Now, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Australia

• 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 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.

Live stream Fearnley vs. Zverev in the 2025 Australian Open for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $60: As of Jan. 16, the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds are on sale at Best Buy for $169.99. This is $60 off their list price of $229.99.

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Whether you regularly frequent the gym or are hoping to start up a new workout routine this year, it's important to find earbuds that'll stick with you through your various activities. Our favorite pair of earbuds for working out, the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2, are currently on sale at Best Buy, so you can score some solid new earbuds without breaking the bank.

The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 are discounted to $169.99. This is $60 off their usual price of $229.99, which is a deal worth jumping on while it's still live. Not to mention, you also get three months of YouTube Premium for free with your purchase, which is a great way to set you up with some music and videos to listen to.

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

We rank these earbuds as the best for working out in our roundup of the best earbuds. Mashable's Bethany Allard and Samantha Mangino explain that "For a pair of headphones designed for working out, we want to see all of the following: a secure but comfortable fit, sweat resistance, easy connectivity, good sound quality, active noise cancellation, and responsive touch controls. The Elite 8 Actives measure up on every front."

Don't miss out on this excellent deal on the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds at Best Buy.

Looking for even more earbud and headphone deals? Thankfully, there are quite a few available right now. As far as earbuds go, the sleek AirPods Pro 2 are currently discounted at Amazon, and in the headphone department, Sony's WH1000XM4 headphones are also discounted right now at Best Buy.

SAVE $10: As of Jan. 16, JBL's Go 4 portable speaker is on sale for $39.95 at Amazon. This is 20% off its list price of $49.95.

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Amazon's had an abundance of great deals available to kick off the new year, from discounts on its own devices, like the Amazon Fire TV, to great offers on Apple products like the AirPods Pro 2. If you've had a portable speaker in mind to buy, the retailer even has a great discount at the moment on the JBL Go 4, which is currently back down to its lowest-ever price.

The JBL Go 4 portable speaker is on sale for $39.95. This is 20% off its list price of $49.95 and, as mentioned before, marks a return to its lowest-ever price according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. If you've had your eye on it, there's no better time than now to hit that buy button.

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

The JBL Go 4 has a perfectly portable design. It's compact with an integrated loop that makes it easy to carry around wherever you go. It's even waterproof and dustproof, so you can bring it around to any outdoor gatherings you go to without any worries. On top of that, it offers up to seven hours of playtime so you can keep the music going for longer.

Amazon has this listed as a limited-time deal, so act fast to get the JBL Go 4 speaker at its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

Alongside the aforementioned deals at Amazon, there are a few more that have caught our eye recently. You can also score a refurbished Kindle Scribe on sale there, and a Fire Max 11 bundle (complete with a keyboard and stylus pen) has been marked down as well.

SAVE $15: As of Jan. 16, Amazon's Echo Dot Kids is on sale for $44.99 at Amazon. This is 25% off its list price of $59.99.

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Amazon's Echo devices are helpful little smart speakers to have around the home. If you want a kid-friendly version to keep in the family living space or in your kids' room, the Echo Dot Kids is a great investment that comes in two adorable designs: an owl or a dragon. What's even better is it's currently discounted on Amazon for a limited time, so there's no better time to grab it.

The Echo Dot Kids has dropped down to $44.99 from its list price of $59.99, offering a nice little 25% discount. This deal applies to both models of the Echo Dot Kids as well, so your child can pick out the design that best suits their personal tastes.

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

Despite being geared towards kids, this Echo Dot model boasts some of the same features as the standard Echo Dot. As a speaker it can play music or read a story for your kids, and with the help of Alexa, kids can use the smart features to turn off compatible lights or set alarms. It also comes with parental controls to help keep an eye on activity or set daily time limits.

As a bonus, you'll also get one year of Amazon Kids+ with your purchase. This digital subscription offers a variety of activities for kids, including kid-friendly audiobooks from Audible, educational Alexa skills, and interactive games.

Don't miss out on this limited-time deal on Amazon's Echo Dot Kids for just $44.99.

Amazon has quite a few deals on its own devices at the moment. Alongside this discount on the Echo Dot Kids, you can also save on an Amazon Fire TV 55-inch 4-Series, which has dropped to its lowest price in over a year. The Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max is also discounted right now for the first time this year.

The TikTok ban countdown has begun, with the possibility of a complete shutdown looming unless something drastic happens.

In the video above Daily Show host Jordan Klepper runs through the things that could still save TikTok, including the possibility of a sale to someone in the U.S. like Elon Musk.

"Yes! There's still a chance TikTok could be sold to one of America's many rich weirdos," says Klepper, bringing up a collage of the people apparently interested. "Apparently Lex Luthor wasn't available. So this is the best America has to offer. I mean I actually heard myself say, 'Man, I hope that TikTok goes to someone sane, like MrBeast.'"

Klepper follows this up with the news that Donald Trump now says he's pro TikTok, despite his previous actions to ban TikTok, showing a montage of the president-elect claiming the app helped him win the youth vote by "34" or "36" points (he flips between those two in different clips).

"That's right. TikTok helped Trump, so now TikTok is good," says Klepper. "And by the way, if you're wondering if Trump won the youth vote by 34 points or 36 points, the answer is he lost the youth vote by 11 points."

If you're wondering where people might go if TikTok does get banned, here are some of the alternatives gaining popularity.

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

The Los Angeles Clippers head to Moda Center to face the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are 22-17, which puts them in fifth place. The Trail Blazers are 13-26, which puts them in 13th place.

The Clippers have won three of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back wins over the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat. The Trail Blazers have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off three consecutive losses.

When is Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers?

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 16. This game takes place at Moda Center in Portland.

How to watch Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers

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. Trail Blazers 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.

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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 Clippers vs. Trail Blazers 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 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers 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 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers 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 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a non-conference matchup. The Cavs are are 34-5, which puts them at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 33-6, which puts them at the top of the Western Conference.

The Cavs have won four of their last five games, and are coming off a win over the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder have also won four of their last five games, and are coming off three consecutive wins. But, the Thunder's last loss was against Cleveland last week.

When is Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder?

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 16. This game takes place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

This game will air on TNT, TruTV, and stream on Max.

How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

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 Cavs vs. Thunder 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 Cavs vs. Thunder 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

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

The Phoenix Suns head to Capital One Arena to face the Washington Wizards in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are 19-20, which puts them in 11th place in the Western Conference. The Wizards are 6-32, which puts them in last place in the Eastern Conference.

The Suns have won three of their last five games, but are coming off a loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Wizards have lost seven consecutive games. The team's last win came on Jan. 1 against the Chicago Bulls.

When is Phoenix Suns vs. Washington Wizards?

Phoenix Suns vs. Washington Wizards in the NBA starts at 7 p.m. ET on Jan. 16. This game takes place at Capital One Arena in D.C.

How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Washington Wizards

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. Wizards 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. Wizards 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. Washington Wizards 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. Washington Wizards 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. Washington Wizards in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

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 Thursday, January 16, 2025:

AcrossSquare on a wall calendar, or a fun thing you might put on the calendar

• The answer is Date.

Social ___

• The answer is Media.

Tiny things studied by chemists

• The answer is Atoms.

Only one of the Seven Dwarfs without a beard

• The answer is Dopey.

Over the top, in slang

• The answer is Extra.

DownPeriod of abstaining from unhealthy substances

• The answer is Detox.

Take in as one's own

• The answer is Adopt.

Function in a Clock app

• The answer is Timer.

Class you might take to boost your G.P.A.

• The answer is Easy A (no space).

Like a bed with the covers tucked neatly in place

• The answer is Made.

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SAVE $70: As of Jan. 16, the Garmin Instinct is on sale for $179.99 at Amazon. This is 28% off its list price of $249.99.

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For adventurous individuals, having a smartwatch that can keep up with your regular activities is important. Garmin's smartwatches are a great fit in this department, offering sturdy designs and excellent features to help you track your progress. It's even better when you can score one of these smartwatches on sale, and thankfully, Amazon is offering a very nice discount on the Garmin Instinct right now.

The Garmin Instinct is currently marked down to $179.99, 28% off its list price of $249.99. This allows you to pocket $70, which is a great deal for such a solid smartwatch. It's listed as a limited-time deal, though, so act fast to grab it at this price before the discount disappears.

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We think the Garmin Instinct is "ideal for serious navigators, ultra-athletes, and solo trekkers who spend a lot of time outside and in rugged conditions," per our review. Writer Becky Wade Firth also explains that "Beyond all of the navigation support and activity tracking, the Instinct can do most things you’d want in a smartwatch: Smart notifications, weather, calendar, smartphone music controlling, and such."

Its durable design boasts thermal, shock, and water resistance up to 100 meters and, to top it all off, it has an incredibly long battery life. This smartwatch can go for up to 14 days in smartwatch mode, 16 hours in GPS mode, and 40 hours in UltraTrac mode. That's a smartwatch that'll stick with you through plenty of adventures.

This limited-time deal won't stick around for long, though. Grab the Garmin Instinct on sale for $179.99 at Amazon.

There are a few more smartwatch deals available at the moment that are worth checking out, too. Another great Garmin deal is on the Garmin Venu 3s, which is back down to its lowest-ever price. You can also score a nice discount right now on an Apple Watch Series 9 at Walmart.

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SAVE $300: As of Jan. 16, Best Buy has the Samsung 85-inch DU7200 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV for $799.99 (down from $1,099.99). That’s $300 in savings on a massive screen packed with 4K resolution, HDR, and smart Tizen features.

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It’s not every day you find an 85-inch TV for under a grand — let alone one from Samsung. Best Buy has slashed $300 off the Samsung 85-inch DU7200 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV, bringing it down to just $799.99. This might be your sign if you’ve been dreaming of that wall-dominating cinematic experience without obliterating your budget.

The DU7200 packs a ton of features for its price. It’s got Samsung’s Crystal UHD display, which means vibrant colors and crisp detail are baked into every pixel. The latest Marvel blockbuster or streaming chill nature doc pops with brighter highlights, deeper blacks, and more life-like color thanks to HDR support and PurColor technology. Not to mention, the 4K upscaling ensures your older HD content looks better than ever.

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What about motion? The Motion Xcelerator tech ensures that your action scenes, sports games, and frantic gaming moments stay smooth and blur-free. And speaking of sound, Samsung’s Q-Symphony tech lets you sync up a compatible soundbar for audio that works seamlessly with the TV’s built-in speakers — think bigger, fuller sound for all your content.

The smart features are handled by Tizen OS, Samsung’s reliable platform that pulls together all your favorite streaming apps (Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, etc.) into one tidy interface. No cable box? No problem. Samsung TV Plus comes pre-loaded with over 250 live TV channels you can access for free. It’s like having cable without the monthly bill.

At this size, the Samsung DU7200 is a statement piece for your living room, man cave, or dedicated home theater space. It’s also a solid choice for gamers, thanks to a native 60Hz refresh rate and HDMI ports ready for your console.

For $799.99, this deal delivers serious value. Want to flex the biggest screen on the block? This 85-inch behemoth has you covered. Deals like this don’t hang around for long, so don’t wait too long to make your move.

Rules for a $7,500 tax break for electric vehicle purchases and leases recently changed, but more far-reaching changes are expected when President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

Extreme wildfire is a driverless car. And it veered close to a major NASA center.

After erupting in wooded hills outside of Los Angeles' community of Altadena, the Eaton Fire — one of the damaging conflagrations impacting the region — catastrophically burned through homes and businesses, destroying 4,627 structures as of Jan. 15. The catastrophe has injured firefighters and taken lives. A NASA instrument, riding in an airplane, has captured a stark view of the burned area — and reveals how close it came to NASA's legendary Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

The lab closed on Jan. 8 as the area was evacuated during critical fire conditions. It's responsible for building and leading such missions as Voyager, the Mars rovers, and endeavors around other worlds.

SEE ALSO: NASA scientist viewed first Voyager images. What he saw gave him chills.

The view below shows the impacts as of Jan. 11, when the fire had burned 14,117 acres. You're seeing an image captured by NASA's AVIRIS-3 instrument, or Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer-3, which flies aboard high-altitude aircraft on Earth observation missions.

- The impacted neighborhoods, with charred trees and burned buildings in Altadena and portions of adjacent communities, are shown in dark brown.

- The burned wildland areas, where the fire (the cause of which is under investigation) started, appear in orange.

The burned regions of the Eaton Fire as of Jan. 11, 2025, as documented by NASA’s AVIRIS-3 instrument. Credit: NASA / Airborne Visible Infrared Imaging Spectrometer-3 (AVIRIS-3) / Lauren Dauphin

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As the image above shows, fire came within about 1 kilometer, or 0.6 miles, of JPL.

Conditions were ripe for flames. A notably hot summer parched vegetation — July 2024 was California's hottest month on record — combined with a near-record dry fall and then a potent windstorm to drive fire and far-traveling embers into urban areas.

With vegetation turned to kindling, the flames couldn't be stopped.

The JPL campus has so far remained unscathed. But not so its employees.

"Thankfully, the laboratory remains untouched by fire due to the brave dedication of our first responders," the center recently posted online. "But our community has been seriously impacted with over 150 JPLers who have lost their homes, and many more remain displaced."

The TikTok ban is approaching and seems more likely as each day passes. In case you didn't know, the Supreme Court is currently considering the constitutionality of a law that would ban the app for all users in the U.S. on Sunday, Jan. 19.

The app won't be immediately removed from everyone's phones. Still, users will likely see a pop-up message that will take them to a website with information about the ban — making the app pretty much useless for people in the U.S. If the ban goes into effect, you reportedly won't be able to post, message, or save videos if the ban goes into effect. You won't be able to update or redownload TikTok.

SEE ALSO: As TikTok faces possible U.S. ban, users reflect with heartfelt videos and humor

So, as we prepare for a TikTok ban, the 170 million people who use the app in the U.S. are looking for alternatives. Some creators are encouraging their fans to follow them on other platforms like Instagram and YouTube, while others are starting anew on apps like Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote.

Here are some of the alternatives users are flocking to.

Xiaohongshu, aka RedNote or 'Little Red Book'

As of today, Jan. 15, RedNote is one of the top apps on the Apple App Store, and it's clear why — some creators are begging their followers to move to the other Chinese app. It's a short-form video platform like TikTok, but the layout resembles that of Pinterest and Instagram. And, unlike many other alternatives, it's also owned by China, albeit a different Chinese company. But just because it isn't TikTok doesn't mean it won't be hit with some of the same complaints that got TikTok into trouble with the U.S. government. Plus, cybersecurity experts worry about privacy risks.

SEE ALSO: What is RedNote? The Chinese app, aka Xiaohongshu, TikTokkers are flocking to

"Like TikTok, RedNote is subject to Chinese data laws, which may grant government authorities access to user data without the privacy protections expected in the U.S., Adrianus Warmenhoven, a cybersecurity expert at NordVPN, told Mashable over email. "The platform collects extensive personal data, including location, browsing activity, and device-specific information like IP addresses. It can also share this data with third-party service providers or government authorities, raising concerns about user privacy.

"A major red flag is the app’s lack of transparency — its terms and conditions are mainly in Mandarin, leaving non-Chinese-speaking users unclear about what data is collected and how it’s used. This makes it difficult for users to make informed decisions about their privacy."

Lemon8

TikTok really wants people to move from its app to its other app, Lemon8. TikTok has ads all over to join its sister app, which functions much like Instagram. The app is heavy on lifestyle content and looks a lot like Pinterest married Instagram to create one massive platform for productivity content and aesthetics. Still, as more users flock to the app, it will likely see a shift in content.

Meta platforms like Instagram and Facebook

Some TikTok creators already have robust platforms on Instagram, so it might be easiest to find them on the Meta-owned social media site.

At the same time, Meta just spent the past few weeks demolishing protections, guidelines, and rules that made some content creators feel safe and comfortable. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the removal of fact-checkers in favour of Community Notes, lifted hate speech prohibitions, nixed the company DEI initiatives, removed tampons from men's bathrooms in Meta offices, and deleted trans and nonbinary themes on its Messenger app, among other bizarre and hateful changes. In turn, some are leaving those platforms altogether.

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Since YouTube already has a robust social component, and Shorts isn't new, it might be easiest to find some of your favorite creators there. Much like TikTok, YouTube Shorts can go up to three minutes long, and if you have the app on your phone, it's pretty easy to get similarly addicted to scrolling — just ask my dad. That said, it still doesn't have TikTok's addictive algorithm.

Clapper

Clapper is similar to TikTok. It's a short-form video app that has seen an uptick in downloads since Congress began debating banning TikTok. However, it doesn't have the same youthful appeal as TikTok and other alternatives, which might be on purpose — it is strategically appealing to Gen X and Gen Y users, according to Deadline.

"TikTok is targeting more of the younger generation, especially below 25. I saw a possibility of a more mature user base," its founder, Edison Chen, told Deadline. "They also want to enjoy the short-video format, but a majority of the social media platforms are targeting the younger generations."

Triller

Have you watched TikTok and thought, "Wow, this would be way better with more AI editing tools?" If you answered yes, then Triller is probably the app for you.

Similar to TikTok, it's a short-form video-sharing platform, but this app makes it easier for users and creators to automatically synchronize their videos to music using AI. It's creator-focused and has seen a significant uptick in downloads over the past few weeks.

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Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka from winning another Australian Open? That's the question everyone is asking as we moved through the rounds.

Sabalenka is probably favorite to win again, but she's not going to have it all her own way. A number of players stand a solid chance of winning this tournament, including two-time champ Naomi Osaka.

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