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Apple's revamped Siri, powered by Google's Gemini model, could be revealed soon.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a frequent Apple newsbreaker, reported that the company planned to reveal the Gemini-powered Siri in February. The announcement is highly anticipated, as Apple is turning to Google’s technology to help deliver on its AI ambitions.
SEE ALSO: Siri might become an AI chatbot in iOS 27Wrote Gurman in his Power On newsletter:
"Apple appears to be less than a month away from unveiling the results of this partnership. The company has been planning an announcement of the new Siri in the second half of February, when it will give demonstrations of the functionality.
Whether that takes the form of a major event or a smaller, tightly controlled briefing — perhaps at Apple’s New York media loft — remains unclear. Either way, Apple is just weeks away from finally delivering on the Siri promises made at its Worldwide Developers Conference back in June 2024. At long last, the assistant should be able to tap into personal data and on-screen content to fulfill tasks."
It's long been expected that Siri would receive a Gemini-powered, chatbot-style makeover. Now, that shift appears likely to arrive this year, potentially alongside iOS 27 in the fall. By then, using Siri could feel much like interacting with today’s popular AI chatbots. Gurman reported, however, that some Gemini-powered features are expected to arrive earlier, with an iOS 26 update in the spring.
The move surprised some earlier this month, when Apple announced it had struck a deal with Google to help power Siri. The two tech giants are, after all, nominal competitors. But Apple's AI efforts have lagged behind, and the companies reportedly reached an agreement that benefits both sides.
Google framed the partnership this way: "After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google's AI technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users."
SAVE $46.55: The Mega Pokémon Pikachu build is on sale at Amazon for $58.20, down from the list price of $104.75. That's a 44% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Mega Mega Pokémon Pikachu $58.20 at AmazonWinter is the perfect time to dive into indoor hobbies. If you're trying to spend less time staring at a screen, building your favorite figures is a solid way to keep busy. Of course, we have the joy of Lego sets which include new Smart Play builds and new Pokémon figures. But if you're not looking to spend Lego money, check out this deal.
As of Jan. 26, the Mega Pokémon Pikachu build is on sale for $58.20 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $104.75. That shaves $46.55 off the price thanks to a 44% discount.
If you haven't been keeping up on Lego news, there are some new builds coming our way that we must catch. The first-ever Lego Pokémon sets are up for pre-order with shipping expected to begin at the end of February. But if you're in the mood to build now, there's an alternative that's truly adorable.
SEE ALSO: How to qualify for the new and exclusive Lego Mini Pokémon CenterThe Mega Pokémon Pikachu build has 1,092 pieces of cuteness to make your own Pikachu to display at home. Not only will it look wonderful on your shelf, the build moves. Crank the wheel to make Pikachu run through the scene with motion in legs, feet, and tail. Plus, the Mega bricks are compatible with other name-brand bricks, should you want to use them for your own creation.
To help cut down on screen-time, grab the endless and wholesome entertainment of the Mega Pokémon Pikachu figure. It's on sale at Amazon for 44% off for a limited time only.
A large swath the United States was blanketed in snow over the weekend. If you need to drive in it, you should make a plan first.
Snow makes for fun social media videos, but it's not fun to travel in. Thankfully, the U.S. government maintains a website where you can find interactive, real-time road condition maps for basically every state or region in the country. It's mainly just a collection of links to other websites run by each state, but it's easy enough to find what you need. As a warning, you might need to scroll down and click through one or two links once you're at each state's Department of Transportation website, but I was quickly able to find good maps everywhere I looked.
SEE ALSO: Winter storm snowfall videos: Social media reveals how hard the storm is hitting Kansas is snowed out, folks. Credit: Kansas DOTAccording to the National Weather Service's snowfall analysis map, much of the U.S. was covered in anywhere from three to 18 inches of snow in some places on Saturday and Sunday. Kids across the country are either doing snow days or remote days to start the week, while everyone else is just trying to stay warm.
If you absolutely must get out in the weather for any reason, just make sure you check one of these maps first.
SAVE 70%: As of Jan. 26, the Star Wars: Unlimited Jump to Lightspeed Booster Display is down to $36 at Amazon. That's a 70% discount or a $83.76 price cut.
Star Wars: Unlimited Jump to Lightspeed Booster Display $36 at AmazonI honestly had to do a double-take on this one because sealed booster boxes rarely, if ever, drop this low. If you play Star Wars: Unlimited or just like cracking packs without spending a fortune, this is a pretty wild price.
SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box is almost $22 off at AmazonAs of Jan. 26, the Star Wars: Unlimited Jump to Lightspeed Booster Display is down to $36 at Amazon. That's a 70% discount or a $83.76 price cut. To put that in perspective, the current market price on TCGplayer is around $47 (right now, these boxes are selling for over $60 on eBay).
This is a full 24-pack booster display. Each pack comes with 16 cards, including guaranteed slots for a Rare/Legendary and a Foil. This specific set (the game's fourth expansion) introduces the new "Piloting" mechanic, so it’s a good way to get those specific cards into your rotation. At roughly $1.50 per pack, it's easily the most cost-effective way to build your collection right now.
SAVE 22%: As of Jan. 26, the Samsung 65-Inch Class QLED Q8F Smart TV (2025) is on sale for $697.99 at Amazon. That’s a 22% discount or $200 in savings.
Samsung 65-Inch Class QLED Q8F Smart TV (2025) $697.99 at AmazonIf you're on a budget, TV shopping usually means choosing between a good price and good specs, but this Samsung deal is letting you have both.
SEE ALSO: Best 65-inch+ TVs for watching in dark and bright roomsAs of Jan. 26, the Samsung 65-Inch Class QLED Q8F Smart TV (2025) is on sale for $697.99 at Amazon. That’s a 22% discount or $200 in savings. It's also the best price we've seen on this model since it launched.
The Q8f features a native 120Hz refresh rate, which is the spec you need for smooth motion on a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or live sports. It runs on Samsung's Q4 AI Processor to upscale content instantly and uses an AirSlim Design that sits nearly flush against the wall. Basically, it looks and performs like a much more expensive TV.
SAVE $80.02: The 65-inch TCL Class S5 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $369.97, down from the list price of $449.99. That's an 18% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: TCL 65-inch TCL Class S5 4K TV $369.97 at AmazonFebruary is shaping up to be an exciting month for sports fans. On deck, we have the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy with an opening ceremony happening on Feb. 6. Olympic events will then take place throughout the month with a closing ceremony on Feb. 22. In addition to this international stage, we have the biggest game of the NFL season happening on Feb. 8. All of this action means you need to have a sports-worthy TV. Thankfully, there's a solid model on sale today at Amazon.
As of Jan. 26, the 65-inch TCL Class S5 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $369.97, marked down from the normal price of $449.99. That's an 18% discount that shaves a nice $80.02 off the price.
One of the best times of the year to buy a new TV with significant savings it during football playoff season, and this year has been no exception. We're seeing great discounts in all sizes to help get you prepared for the big game. Plus, this year we have the winter Olympics to look forward to.
SEE ALSO: The 65-inch Hisense Class U8 Mini-LED TV is on sale for under $1,000 at Amazon — save $500A 65-inch TV is a great size for most rooms, and TCL is one of the best budget brands in the business. Pair those together, and the 65-inch TCL Class S5 4K TV proves to be a worthy model. The LED TV has 4K ultra-high definition resolution. The LED backlight helps with brightness, contrast, and showing deep blacks. Should you want to use this model for gaming, it comes with a 120Hz refresh rate.
This model also gets extra points for being a Fire TV. Built in to the TV, you'll have the power of a Fire TV to keep your favorite streaming apps easy to access. Plus, you get the help of Alexa.
Before the delivery date of a new TV passes the major sports weekend that begins of Feb. 6, secure your fresh, upgraded TV thanks to today's deal on the 65-inch TCL Class S5 4K TV. You'll be spending under $370, and Amazon is tossing in free deluxe delivery into the room of your choice with removal of packaging.
SAVE $500: The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $1,099, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount that matches the record low at Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo $1,099 at AmazonDespite the FCC ban on foreign drones, you can still get yourself a DJI drone. The fine print of the ban explains that any drone already in the country are excluded from the new legislation, which means they're fair game for ownership and operation. However, that means stock is dwindling, so if you're searching for a DJI drone, check out this deal.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount that takes a hefty $500 off the price. It also matches the record low at Amazon.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!The DJI Mini 5 Pro is a premium drone and the Fly More Combo makes it just that much more appealing. The bundle includes the DJI Mini 5 Pro drone itself, the DJI RC 2 camera-drone remote controller, a set of filters, three DJI Mini 5 Pro Intelligent Flight batteries, three propeller sets, a shoulder bag, and more. Boiled down, this is everything you'd want for an epic drone set-up.
In terms of performance, the DJI Mini 5 Pro is a stellar model. It has a one-inch CMOS camera with 4K HDR filming at 60fps. You can also go with 4K 120fps for slow-motion filming. DJI also made this model especially appealing for night flying thanks to the 360 degree Nightscape Omnidirectional Sensing and Nighttime return-to-home function. DJI's ActiveTrack 360° technology is a must-have feature if you'll be filming moving subjects like a cyclist, skier, or surfer.
While it's still in stock and on sale for a record-low price, snag the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo. The bundle is packed with advanced accessories while still being a perfect model for beginners.
Resident Evil is a series that, I'll admit, I appreciate more than I like. It has nothing to do with the quality of the games, mind you, but more to do with the fact that they're usually some combination of scary and anxiety-inducing. It's a compliment, really. They work a little too well on me.
So, when I sat down for a beefy three-hour demo of the next mainline game in the series, Resident Evil Requiem, I wasn't sure what I would get out of the experience. Requiem has an interesting two-pronged approach that tries to reconcile the more classic horror elements of the earlier games in the series with the balls-to-the-wall action vibes of games like Resident Evil 4, to the point where that game's protagonist, Leon S. Kennedy, is back as one of the two playable characters in this game. I figured I would like playing as Leon, at least, but I wasn't sure about Grace Ashcroft, the other character who represents the more exploratory, stealthy, and puzzle-solving-focused side.
Despite my worries that I wouldn't quite gel with what was going on in Requiem due to my own personal weaknesses, it turns out Capcom is really good at making video games, and I had nothing to fear. Except for all the horrible zombies who wanted to murder me, anyway. Resident Evil Requiem's dual-protagonist structure made a heck of a first impression in the demo I played and left me feeling pretty confident in Capcom's ability to make a game that satisfies both ends of the Resident Evil spectrum.
SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025: the hot console's first year evaluated Two characters, two play styles Leon finally gets to use a chainsaw this time. Credit: CapcomCapcom has politely requested that I keep story details to a minimum in this preview, which is honestly fine because I didn't see that much to begin with, and what I did see didn't really speak to me as someone without much investment in RE lore. All you need to know for now is that, at least in the portion of Requiem that I played, Leon and Grace are both trapped in the same messed-up medical institution full of zombified mutants and other grotesqueries for different reasons, and their stories seem to overlap only sparingly.
I found the basic structure of what I played to be pretty fascinating, especially in contrast to Resident Evil 6, Capcom's last attempt to fit multiple campaigns with different play styles into a single RE game. In that one, you chose a campaign from a menu, played through the whole thing as whatever character it was centered around, then did the same thing three more times. In Requiem, it seems that whoever you're playing as is dictated by where you are in the overall plot; in the demo I played, I started as Leon, then transitioned to Grace for a while, then went back to Leon to finish things off, all in a way that felt smooth and well-paced.
Leon's bits were shorter and more linear, as his whole deal these days is being a cool guy who kicks zombie ass. These parts felt like a very satisfying third-person shooter, with enemies who respond dynamically depending on where on the body you hit them and a litany of stylish melee finishing moves that Leon can perform on stunned enemies. This will feel very familiar to fans of the RE4 design philosophy.
I hope you like inventory management, because there's a lot of it here. Credit: CapcomGrace could not be more different. Her portion of the demo was significantly longer and focused on exploration, resource management, and finding creative ways to just get from one point of the facility to another without getting eaten alive. I was pretty impressed by how relatively non-linear this section was. There were entire cutscenes or setpiece moments that I did in a different order from the other people playing around me, and while there's almost certainly an ideal speedrun route to doing everything in Grace's area, I found that there was a decent amount of freedom to it. Every player will eventually solve all these puzzles, but they won't necessarily do so in the same order, or at least that's the impression I got.
Speaking of puzzles, that part felt very Resident Evil to me in a good way. I spent most of Grace's section feverishly reading notes left by others to figure out how to unlock a variety of figurative and literal puzzle boxes. There's also a puzzle element to just navigating with Grace, as she doesn't have Leon's arsenal of weapons and attacks. She can still shoot enemies, but ammo is scarce, and her melee attacks are more in the vein of shoving enemies to the ground so you can run past them, in contrast to the Leon method of roundhouse kicking someone's head until it explodes.
Enemy placement in this game feels extremely intentional, and getting into the designers' heads as I played was part of the fun. If there's a big guy with a meat cleaver at the end of a hallway, that means I'm probably not supposed to go that way right now. That said, you do have the option of sneaking or sprinting past, if you feel bold.
It's all a matter of perspective First-person. Credit: Capcom And third-person. Credit: CapcomThe real magic of the demo occurred after I shifted back to Leon at the end of Grace's section. At that point, I was able to freely explore the same level from the perspective of someone with nothing to be afraid of. Leon is not only better equipped to fight whatever monstrosities Grace left behind, but he can actually open certain doors that Grace can't, thanks to the hand-axe he carries around. Yes, you can also use it to split open zombie heads.
Giving players a chance to run through areas a second time in a way that is dramatically less scary provides a refreshing bit of catharsis that I appreciated. I really enjoy it when games manipulate player perspective in that way, and Requiem seems built around that idea. Speaking of perspective, the entire game is playable in both first- and third-person, after Capcom spent the last two games forcing players into first-person before eventually patching in a somewhat janky third-person mode in Village. By default, Leon is in third-person, and Grace is in first-person, but I chose to play the whole demo in third-person because I felt it reduced the tension by a small (but definitely noteworthy) degree.
The best thing I can say about that is that I eventually forgot that what I was playing was designed to be played in first-person. It works remarkably well either way.
While a three-hour demo is not insubstantial, it still felt like a pretty small and enticing taste of what Resident Evil Requiem has to offer. I went into the session worried I wouldn't be able to finish the demo at all due to my weak constitution, but smart game design and just enough player empowerment through Leon's gameplay made it a really enjoyable experience. If the rest of Requiem is as good as what I played, we could have another Resident Evil banger on our hands, this time in a form that satisfies fans of different eras of the storied series.
Resident Evil Requiem launches on Feb. 27 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Apple's long-rumored AirTag upgrade is finally here.
The company announced in a press release on Monday morning that the original AirTag is getting a product refresh with a higher range for finding items and a louder speaker for when you're closing in on your lost item. It's available now and comes at the same price as the previous models: $29 for one AirTag and $99 for a four-pack.
As of this writing, the AirTag 2 is not available on Amazon, but you can buy them online at the Apple store.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 2 $29 at AppleApple didn't reinvent the wheel with the new AirTag, opting to retain the same basic design that it had before. Instead, this upgrade seems to focus more on usability. It uses the same ultra-wideband chip as the most recent iPhones and Apple Watches, and Apple says that facilitates a juiced-up Precision Finding feature that now works from up to 50 percent farther away than the previous generation. The latest Apple Watches are also now compatible with Precision Finding, so you can track down your item from your wrist.
Credit: Apple Credit: AppleAccording to Apple, the new speaker is also 50 percent louder than before. It also integrates with the Share Item Location feature in the Find My app on iOS. That means you can "temporarily and securely" share the location of a lost item with a third party like an airline that might need help tracking down lost luggage.
This may not be the foldable iPhone reveal everyone is waiting for in 2026, but it's a good start to the year for Apple, regardless.
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Play Booster Box has dropped to just $149.99 at Amazon. That's $53 off its usual $203.40 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Play Booster Box $149.99 at AmazonMore multi-pack products in our favorite trading card games are seeing discounts, and it’s nice to see this fan-favorite Magic set in the mix. As of Jan. 26, the Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Play Booster Box has been cut to $149.99 on Amazon. That's a steep $53 discount off its $203.40 list price — and one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen for this critter-packed expansion.
Bloomburrow has been a standout since launch thanks to its storybook fantasy vibe and a cast of heroic woodland creatures. Instead of planeswalkers and sprawling cities, this set zooms in on mice, frogs, bats, birds, squirrels, and more, all fighting to restore balance to a charming but dangerous valley. It’s a refreshing tonal shift for Magic, and will resonate with any new or lapsed players returning to see what these latest expansions are all about.
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The Play Booster Box includes 36 Play Boosters (that’s 504 cards total), making it especially appealing for Draft nights, Sealed events, or anyone who just loves cracking packs. Each booster contains 14 cards and a token or art card, with 1-4 rares or mythic rares per pack and a guaranteed Traditional Foil in every booster. There’s also a chance at borderless cards, foil land cards, and even ultra-rare foil mythics.
Play Boosters are designed to blend the best parts of Draft and Set Boosters, so they’re balanced for gameplay while still being fun to open. Whether you’re building a cube, hosting a casual draft with friends, or hunting for shiny woodland legends, Bloomburrow offers plenty of reasons to jump in.
For more MTG deals, you can also grab the Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box at a massive discount right now. What’s more, MTG's Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box is still down to its best-ever price on Amazon.
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box is down to $52.95 at Amazon. That's nearly $22 off its usual $74.49 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box $52.95 at AmazonPremium Pokémon TCG boxes don’t always age gracefully price-wise, but this Mega Venusaur set is offering eight boosters and more for a decent price. As of Jan. 26, the Pokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box is now only $52.95 at Amazon — a $21.54 cut off its list price.
Like most collection boxes in the Pokémon trading card game, the Mega Venusaur Premium Collection Box comes with a selection of booster packs, a promo card, and bonus accessories. Here’s exactly what you’ll get:
Mega Venusaur ex foil promo card
Eight Pokémon TCG booster packs
Oversized lenticular version of the Mega Venusaur ex foil promo card
Mega Venusaur tech sticker
This deal almost brings the Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box down to its market value price vs. TCGplayer. Individually, booster packs of Journey Together, Mega Evolution, and Destined Rivals usually cost around $9 each on Amazon — costing around $72-73 if you bought eight packs of trading cards separately. This deal means you’re saving up to $20 on the booster packs alone, with the added promo card, oversized version, and the tech sticker as a nice bonus.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!If you’re after more packs from one particular Pokémon TCG expansion, you can also buy an eight-pack lot of Journey Together on sale for $64.95. For more savings on a premium collection, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection is $100 off at Amazon.
SAVE 50%: As of Jan. 26, get your first box of dog food from The Farmer's Dog for 50% off.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Farmer's Dog The Farmer's Dog Save 50% on your first box Get DealIt's always important to make sure your dogs are treated nice, and a significant part of that is a healthy diet. If you've been searching for a healthier food option for your furry friend that's made from real meat and vegetables, The Farmer's Dog is very much worth a look. And there's no better time to check them out, as they're currently offering 50% off the first box.
The Farmer's Dog offers pre-portioned bags of dog food that are delivered straight to your door. That's incredibly convenient, especially if you're a busy pet parent who wants to make sure your pup is still looked after. If it interests you, their website features a quick questionnaire to fill out about your dog, or dogs, so you can create a personalized plan with recommended recipes and a daily price.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!According to The Farmer's Dog's About Us page, the team uses "quality and safety standards never before seen in the industry — and the result is fresh food that’s safe enough for humans to eat, but that’s nutritionally complete and balanced for dogs." It's delivered quickly to ensure that freshness, noting on the website that "Your food is made fresh and quickly frozen to lock in all the nutrients. No preservatives. Never stored on a shelf for years."
Treat your pup to some tasty meals this year, and save some cash while doing it. Don't miss out on 50% off your first box of The Farmer's Dog today.
TL;DR: Live stream Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Edmonton Oilers face off against the Anaheim Ducks in this week's edition of Monday Night Hockey. It's second meets third from the Pacific Division. We're expecting a huge contest between two star-studded lineups. Expect big performances from the likes of Bouchard and McDavid.
If you want to watch the Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks?Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks takes place at 8:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 26. This fixture will be played at Rogers Place.
How to watch Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks for freeEdmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks is available to live stream on Prime Video.
Fans in Canada can watch Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks (plus more Monday Night Hockey fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the NHL for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the NHL without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks in the NHL (plus more NHL fixtures) before recovering your investment.
If you want to retain permanent access to free live streams from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.
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TL;DR: Live stream Sabalenka vs. Jovic in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The 2026 Australian Open quarter finals are all about huge matchups between the world's best players. The good news for tennis fans is that most of the best players have made it through to this late stage.
Sabalenka vs. Jovic is the first quarter-final matchup. Sabalenka is the favorite in pretty much every game she plays, but 29th seed Iva Jovic will believe that she can pull off a shock. The 18-year-old is clearly talented, but this will be a seriously tough test for the teenager.
If you want to watch Sabalenka vs. Jovic in the 2026 Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
How to watch Sabalenka vs. Jovic for freeSabalenka vs. Jovic in the 2026 Australian Open is available to live stream for free on 9Now.
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading services do tend to offer deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these deals, you can live stream Sabalenka vs. Jovic 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:
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TL;DR: Live stream Zverev vs. Tien in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The 2026 Australian Open quarter finals are here, and just about all the biggest names have reached this late stage of the competition.
The first quarter final from the men's draw sees last year's finalist Zverev take on 25th seed Tien. The American has never made it this far in a Grand Slam. Can the 20-year-old progress to the next round? It's difficult to predict this matchup, but we're expecting an explosive matchup between two talented players.
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How to watch Zverev vs. Tien for freeZverev vs. Tien in the 2026 Australian Open is available to live stream for free on 9Now.
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 2026 Australian Open by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia
Visit 9Now
Watch the 2026 Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading services do tend to offer deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these deals, you can live stream Zverev vs. Tien 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
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Up to 10 simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $59.88 and includes an extra three months for free — 69% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).
Live stream Zverev vs. Tien in the 2026 Australian Open for free with ExpressVPN.
TL;DR: The fantastic Sony XM6 headphones are now only $398 in a limited-time Amazon deal. That's over $60 knocked off their $459.99 price tag.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones $398 at RazerThe XM series of headphones is arguably Sony’s best, and you can now own the latest model for a steal.
As of Jan 26, the Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones are available for $398 on Amazon. That's a $61.99 price cut across its black, midnight blue, and platinum silver colors. As shown on price tracker camelcamelcamel, that’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen at Amazon.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!These headphones are powered by Sony’s new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3, which is seven times faster than the chip used in the previous generation. Combined with 12 built-in microphones, the XM6 can adapt to your surroundings in real time, blocking out everything from airplane engines to office chatter.
As mentioned in our review of the Sony XM6 headphones, sound quality is another major win here. Sony co-created the XM6 with professional mastering engineers, resulting in audio that feels clean, balanced, and true to the original recording of whatever you’re listening to; be it podcasts, streaming movies, or diving into lossless music, the detail really shines through.
You’ll also get up to 30 hours of battery life, plus quick charging that delivers hours of playback in just minutes. Just like the XM4 and XM5s, the foldable design, plush ear cups, and redesigned headband make them comfortable enough for all-day wear, while touch controls and the Sony Sound Connect app gives you plenty of customization options.
For more deals on high-quality audio, the Beats Solo 4 headphones are now only $149.95. As for Bose, the QuietComfort Ultra headphones are $150 off right now.
SAVE OVER $100: As of Jan. 26, Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) are on sale for $429.99 in Best Buy's 48-hour flash sale. This is $120 off their list price of $549.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C) $429.99 at Best BuyBest Buy is holding a 48-hour flash sale, and if you're an Apple user, there are some very nice discounts to check out. Something that's stood out to us is the latest AirPods Max (USB-C) headphones deal. These sleek headphones are down to $429.99 in this limited-time promotion.
This deal saves you $120 on their list price of $549.99. The sale only runs until Jan. 28, so if the AirPods Max have been on your shopping list, now is the time to make a move on them.
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!Whether you want them for using at home, on trips, or during a long commute, the over-ear AirPods Max provide high quality audio with the help of the H1 chip, alongside noise-canceling features to keep outside noises from interrupting you. These include Active Noise Cancellation for when you want to completely block out surrounding sounds, and Transparency mode for when you want to be a bit more aware of the world around you while listening.
At the time of their release, our review noted that they have "excellent audio quality, easy-to-use controls, and good battery life, but their size isn't a good fit for everyone." If you've been waiting patiently to pick them up on sale, now is a great time to grab them at Best Buy.
If you're shopping around and curious to see other headphones we'd recommend, have a look at our roundup of the best headphones of 2026 to see some of our top picks.
TikTok appears to be working at the moment, but it's had a rocky weekend.
SEE ALSO: Why everyone on TikTok is using punch cards to hit their goalsThe social media app has been hit with thousands of outage reports, with DownDetector showing spikes over the weekend as users were unable to access the platform (Disclosure: Downdetector is owned by Ziff Davis, the same parent company as Mashable.)
Credit: Down Detector Why was TikTok down?At the time of writing, although outage reports appear to be clearing up, there is yet to be an official explanation as to what exactly went wrong (Mashable has reached out to TikTok, and we will update this story if we receive a response).
It's worth noting that TikTok has had a very busy week, however. On Thursday, the Chinese-owned platform announced that it had reached a deal to continue operating in the U.S. after years of pressure from politicians, creating the catchily named, majority U.S.-owned TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. Following the announcement, U.S. users were greeted with a pop-up asking them to read and agree to the app's new Terms of Service.
Is it possible that the transfer in ownership, and whatever that entails behind the scenes, led to the issues users experienced on Sunday? It's difficult to say without any official word from TikTok, but the timing certainly seems notable.
Apple is planning not one, but two MacBook Pro upgrades this year, and the second one will be a big one.
This is according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who claims that Apple's new generation MacBooks and Mac desktop computers are "ready to go."
We'll reportedly see new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio computers in the "first half of the year," wrote Gurman, adding that Apple also working on a new display.
SEE ALSO: Apple is reportedly working on an AI pin wearable that is AirTag-sizedWe've previously written about these, including the possibility of Apple launching a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro/Max chip as soon as Jan. 28.
Gurman, however, says that Apple might upgrade its MacBook Pro devices a second time this year, "toward the end of 2026." Then, we could get a more significant revamp of the MacBook Pro, which could get the new M6 Pro/Max chip, an OLED display, touch support, and a hole-punch style of camera (instead of the current notch) with something akin to the iPhone's Dynamic Island around it.
OLED is a big deal as it brings better contrast, improved color accuracy, and deeper blacks, compared to the LED displays that the MacBook Pro currently has.
Featured Video For You Samsung first look: Go up close with Galaxy Z TriFold, the futuristic foldable only available in KoreaBut the really big news is touch support, which would be a first for Apple. The company has kept its touch devices (iPad) and laptops (MacBook) separate so far, with Steve Jobs once famously claiming that touch screens don't belong on laptops.
We've heard bits and pieces of these reports before, but the timeline is interesting. Apple rarely updates its MacBook Pro computers twice in a year, though it did that once in 2023 (the M2 Pro/Max models launched in January, followed by M3 Pro/Max models in October).
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 SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT gameHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026:
AcrossSnappy put-downThe answer is Zing.
The answer is Pedal.
The answer is Ebike.
The answer is Green.
The answer is Adds.
The answer is Zebra.
The answer is I died.
The answer is Naked.
The answer is Glens.
The answer is Peg.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
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