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Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, released a new version of its AI model and made big claims — notably that it outperforms OpenAI's ChatGPT and the newly ascending DeepSeek.
"Qwen 2.5-Max outperforms ... almost across the board GPT-4o, DeepSeek-V3 and Llama-3.1-405B," Alibaba's cloud unit wrote in a statement, according to Reuters. Those are OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Meta's latest AI offerings, respectively.
There are precious few other details about the release from Alibaba. It does come at a time, however, where the AI world is scrambling amid the Chinese-owned DeepSeek rocketing in popularity. Its model is purportedly as good, or better, than its competitors despite being cheaper and requiring fewer chips.
SEE ALSO: DeepSeek AI: What you need to know about the ChatGPT rivalDespite privacy concerns, DeepSeek quickly shot to the top of Apple's app store. Amid the burgeoning popularity, OpenAI — perhaps coincidentally, perhaps not — dropped its latest release, a government focused GPT tool. This announcement came as tech stocks took a major hit due to DeepSeek. It would stand to reason Alibaba could feel the heat as well.
Wrote Reuters: "The unusual timing of the Qwen 2.5-Max's release, on the first day of the Lunar New Year when most Chinese people are off work and with their families, points to the pressure Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's meteoric rise in the past three weeks has placed on not just overseas rivals, but also its domestic competition."
DeepSeek has everyone in AI scrambling, it seems. Brace for even more news.
SAVE $20: As of Jan. 29, Amazon has the Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds on sale for just $19.99. That's half off their list price of $39.99, which is their biggest discount to date.
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Soundcore P20i $19.99 at AmazonBig Tech has trained us to expect to pay a premium for good wireless earbuds, and in certain cases, it feels justified: Models like Apple's AirPods Pro, Sony's WF-1000XM5, and Bose's QuietComfort Ultras cost a couple hundred dollars because they offer best-in-class sound quality, industry-leading noise cancellation, and unrivaled comfort. But after testing myriad earbuds over the years, we can confirm that splurging isn't mandatory if you just need a nice pair for everyday listening. In fact, one of our favorite options now costs a mere $20.
The Anker Soundcore P20i are the best budget earbuds we've tried, and as of Jan. 29, they're on sale for just $19.99 on Amazon. That's a full 50% off their $39.99 MSRP and a match of their lowest price ever, according to the Amazon price-tracking site CamelCamelCamel. (Notably, they haven't been this cheap since Sept. 2024.)
Take your pick from three finishes: black, blue, or white. The Soundcore P20i are also available in light blue and pink, but both variants were $5 more expensive at the time of writing.
SEE ALSO: The 7 best earbuds to buy in 2025Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino was most impressed by the Soundcore P20i's "impressive array of features," which includes support for up to three touch controls per bud and a "find device" feature à la Apple Find My. But "[unlike] Apple AirPods, which only play a sound from the case when you're trying to find your earbuds," Mangino wrote, "the Soundcore earbuds each play a loud tone when you activate this feature, making it easier to locate a single bud."
The Soundcore P20i's battery life was another high point in our testing. They lasted about 10 hours on a single charge, and their included charging case offers up to 30 hours of extra juice on top of that.
Mangino wasn't blown away by their sound quality at first, but after playing around some settings on their companion mobile app, the Treble Boost option "produced the kind of well-rounded sound we expect from pricier earbuds," she said.
Anker made two more obvious sacrifices to keep these buds at their ultra-low price point, and they were to omit ANC and multipoint pairing. If either of those are dealbreakers, we recommend looking into the Soundcore Life P3i or the JBL Vibe Beam, respectively. Both have our seal of approval and come in at just under $50.
SAVE $10: As of Jan. 29, you can grab the TP-Link Tapo indoor security camera for just $14.99, down from $24.99, at Amazon. That's a 40% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: TP-Link TP-Link Tapo indoor security camera (Tapo c100) $14.99 at AmazonIf you’re a pet parent or just want to keep an eye on your home when you’re not around, then you should definitely invest in a reliable indoor security camera. They’re super affordable, and honestly, peace of mind is priceless — especially when it only costs $15.
As of Jan. 29, you can get the TP-Link Tapo indoor security camera for $14.99, down from $24.99, at Amazon. That's a 40% discount, and only 70 cents from its lowest price to date.
SEE ALSO: The best home security cameras for staying safe and secureThe TP-Link Tapo indoor camera has a 1080p HD video resolution, so you'll get super clear footage of whatever's going on in your home. Thanks to its built-in night vision, it can also see up to 30 feet away in the dark. With a 110-degree field of view and two-way audio, you can check in on your pets, see what's happening, and even talk to them through the camera.
If you’re using this camera to deter intruders, there’s a siren alert feature that will scare off any potential bad guys. You can also view live footage on an Echo Show or Chromecast device, or get alerts sent to your phone whenever motion is detected. (It also detects crying babies if you want to place one in the nursery.)
SAVE $300: The Dyson HEPA Big + Quiet air purifier with formaldehyde filtration (BP06) is on sale at Amazon for $599.99, down from the normal price of $899.99. That's a 33% discount and the lowest price we've spotted at Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson HEPA Big + Quiet Formaldehyde air purifier (BP06) $599.99 at AmazonWe all have plenty to worry about. There's erratic weather, the disappearing hours in the day, and also that dog we saw online that needs surgery. But thanks to Amazon's sale today, you can check "indoor air quality" off your list of concerns.
As of Jan. 29, the Dyson HEPA Big + Quiet air purifier with formaldehyde filtration (BP06) is marked down at Amazon to $599.99 which saves you $300 compared to the list price of $899.99. That's a 33% discount that also happens to be the lowest price we've seen at Amazon.
SEE ALSO: The best smart speakers in 2025Like the name suggests, the Dyson HEPA Big + Quiet air purifier focuses on cleaning the air in a large space while operating at a quiet noise level. The 1.44-inch LCD screen displays the current carbon dioxide reading, giving you better insight into the health of your indoor air. With one touch on the LCD screen, control the purifier's airflow mode, choosing between a low and high setting.
The HEPA filter used in the Dyson is designed to capture indoor air pollutants like dust, pollen, dander, and traffic emissions. It can also help rid your home of virus particles that are so common during winter.
This Dyson air purifier is also designed to cut down on formaldehyde, which can cause indoor air problems and is a known carcinogen. Common household items like furniture fabrics can emit formaldehyde into the air. Cigarette smoke is also a contributor to formaldehyde, according to the American Lung Association, as are some paints.
A catalytic converter in the Dyson HEPA Big + Quiet traps and breaks down formaldehyde into water and carbon dioxide. Plus, this element of the air purifier never needs to be replaced.
If you live in an area that's prone to wildfire smoke, investing in the Dyson HEPA Big + Quiet air purifier could make a huge difference when it comes to breathing clean air inside your home. Snag it while it's in stock and on sale for 33% off the normal price.
Got retail therapy on the mind? Head over to Amazon to save some money on your splurges. Whether you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker to drown out the latest news cycle or a Valentine's Day gift that'll impress your lover, there's something in the mix for you.
We've sorted through the chaos and handpicked some impressive discounts to shop on Jan. 29. Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If none of these catch your eye, be sure to take a look back at our picks from Jan. 27 and Jan. 28. Many of those deals are still live, including the 11-inch iPad Air at its best price ever and half-price tax software from H&R Block.
Our top pick: Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds $19.99 at AmazonIf you aren't trying to drop a ton of money on headphones, our favorite budget earbuds — the Soundcore P20i buds — are on sale for only $19.99 at Amazon as of Jan. 29. That's 50% off and matches their best price ever. We tested these babies out and were shocked at how impressive they were for the price. Thanks to equalizer presets on the companion app, they're able to produce the kind of well-rounded sound you'd expect from pricier earbuds. The app also lets you set up to three touch controls on each earbud and locate each one using a "find device" feature. Not to mention, they bested AirPods in battery life, with up to 10 hours of playback per charge.
Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses $47.99 at AmazonThose grocery store blooms will wilt, but Lego building blocks will last forever. Whether you're looking for a Valentine's Day gift or some quirky decor for your home, the Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses set is a solid pick — and it's on sale for just $47.99 instead of $59.99. That's 20% in savings. It includes 822 pieces that build out to a dozen roses with four sprigs of baby's breath to complete the bouquet. For accuracy, the roses vary in stages of flowering — four are in full bloom, four are blossoming, and four are buds.
Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian $99.99 at AmazonThe Beats Pill got a much-needed upgrade last year and addressed all of the downfalls of its predecessor. The new model features angled drivers, hefty bass, a capable speakerphone, a waterproof design, and impressive 24-hour battery life. Our pals at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested it and gave it an Editors' Choice award, "thanks to its portable, outdoor-ready design, high-quality wired and wireless sound, and seamless compatibility with Apple's product ecosystem." As of Jan. 29, it's back down to just $99.99, its lowest price on record. That's 33% in savings.
ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-inch portable monitor Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-inch portable monitor $149.00 at AmazonAn extra monitor to spread out your work on is a total game changer, particularly when you're on the go and stuck with just a 13-inch laptop screen. The ASUS ZenScreen offers an extra 15.6 inches of screen real estate in a slim 10.5 mm package that you can bring along with you to work on the go. It simply plugs into your laptop's USB-C or USB-A port for connectivity, so you won't need to charge it, and extends your workspace instantly. Its built-in kickstand makes it easy to prop it up on any surface, and the protective sleeve will keep it unharmed in transit. As of Jan. 29, you can snag it on sale for just $149 at Amazon and save 25%. That matches its best price on record.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
SAVE $50: As of Jan. 29, grab the Levoit cordless vacuum cleaner for just $149.99, down from $199.99, at Amazon. That's a 25% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: LEVOIT Levoit Cordless Vacuum Cleaner $149.99 at AmazonVacuums can be expensive, but they’re a necessity if you have carpets, pets, or children (or all three). If you’re looking for a cheaper cordless vacuum that’ll get the job done without emptying your bank account, Levoit has a cordless option that comes with two attachments, and it’s on sale right now for $50 off.
As of Jan. 29, you can score the LVAC-200 cordless vacuum for $149.99 at Amazon. It typically retails for $199.99, but with an on-screen coupon, you can get it for $50 off. That's a 25% discount.
SEE ALSO: The 4 best self-emptying robot vacuums for hands-off cleaning in 2025This vacuum is ideal for anyone with a small to medium-sized home who wants a lightweight, maneuverable vacuum that won’t die before you're finished. It runs for up to 50 minutes on a single charge using Eco mode and the crevice or pet tool, or 30 minutes with the vacuum head. That should be enough time to clean your floors, furniture, and hard-to-reach areas. Plus, the five-stage filtration system is 99.9% effective at filtering particles down to 0.3 microns in size.
It has a one-touch emptying feature (which pet owners will appreciate) and a wall-mounted charging base to keep it powered up and ready to go.
Levoit isn't a big-name brand like Dyson or Shark, and it's mostly known for its air purifiers, but it makes high-quality vacuums at affordable prices, too — and this discount is a great reason to scoop one up.
SAVE $400: As of Jan. 28, get the Google Pixel 8 Pro for $599 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $999. That's a discount of 40%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Google Pixel 8 Pro $599.00 at AmazonIf you've been holding off on grabbing a new phone for a while, it might finally be time to go ahead and do it. Put your old phone to rest and move on with something new and flashy that you can save some big bucks on today: the Google Pixel 8 Pro. You can head over to Amazon right now to score a significant discount, and get a great new phone in the process.
As of Jan. 28, you can get the Google Pixel 8 Pro at Amazon for $599. That's $400 off its usual price of $999 and a discount of $40. This price currently applies to the Bay and Obsidian colorways.
SEE ALSO: Samsung's new Galaxy S25 smartphones come with free gift cards worth up to $200 at Amazon and Best BuyThe Pixel 8 Pro is a powerhouse of a phone, with a 6.7-inch 120Hz display powered by the Google Tensor G2 processor under the hood, as well as 12GB of RAM. It has a 50MP camera and a 5,050mAh battery, so you can use it for lengthy periods of time without having to stop and recharge.
Mashable's Alex Perry found it to be a great performer and praised its "good battery life" as well as its options in terms of AI features, particularly for anyone who loves to take photos (and has fun editing them, too). It doesn't feature a wide variety of upgrades from the previous Google Pixel 7 Pro phone model, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth putting the cash down on.
If you're ready to give a new phone a try, you should capitalize on this discount soon, before like the last time it appeared for this price, it went away in the blink of an eye.
Scientists poring over a sample brought back from the asteroid Bennu have detected amino acids and complex mineral compounds, some of which have never been found in space rocks.
A team at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History discovered a salty residue left over from an ancient brine. Through evaporation, it formed minerals rich in sodium, carbon, sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, and fluorine. Finding these ingredients shows that the conditions to make them existed earlier and more widely in the solar system than previously thought.
Another study led by NASA scientists identified several different types of amino acids — tiny building blocks that make up proteins essential for life — in the asteroid material. Those findings included 14 of the 20 amino acids that Earth life uses to build proteins. These same amino acids have also been found in meteorites.
The new research helps build the case that space rocks brought chemicals necessary for life to emerge on this planet through collisions in ancient cosmic history. The pair of papers were published separately in Nature and Nature Astronomy on Wednesday.
"If water-rich asteroids were commonly producing these elements, and we know that asteroids bombarded the surfaces of planets and moons early in their history," Tim McCoy, one of the Smithsonian paper's lead authors, told Mashable, "these primitive asteroids almost certainly delivered both water and prebiotic organics to Earth, Mars, and other planets and moons in our solar system."
SEE ALSO: A meteorite fell at their doorstep. The doorbell camera caught it all. A crew wheels the OSIRIS-Rex asteroid sample return capsule into a cleanroom on Sept. 24, 2023. Credit: NASA / Keegan BarberNASA's $800 million OSIRIS-Rex mission, short for Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security Regolith Explorer, launched in 2016. The robotic spacecraft completed its 4-billion-mile trip when it dropped the capsule from 63,000 miles above Earth onto a patch of Utah desert seven years later. It's the first U.S. mission to grab a sample of an asteroid.
These are the most precious space souvenirs NASA has obtained since the Apollo moon rocks, gathered between 1969 and 1972. The mission succeeded in bringing home about a half-cup of crushed Bennu rocks and dirt. So far researchers haven't been disappointed with their bounty.
All forms of Earth life have specific chemicals in their makeup, such as amino acids and sugars. Scientists have known that asteroids hold molecules believed to be the precursors to these chemicals. By studying the Bennu samples, they hope to gain more insight into how these ingredients could have evolved.
An important reason NASA selected Bennu for the sample return mission is because of its relatively close proximity, making the endeavor achievable. It also has a very remote chance of hitting Earth in the coming centuries. Learning about the asteroid could be helpful in future efforts to redirect it.
The Bennu rocks are the most precious space souvenirs NASA has obtained since the Apollo moon rocks, gathered between 1969 and 1972. Credit: Robert MarkowitzBut the team also chose Bennu to investigate the chemical origins of life. Some of its mineral fragments could be older than the 4.6 billion-year-old solar system. These grains of stardust could have come from dying stars or supernovas that eventually led to the formation of the sun and planets.
The museum team was especially surprised to find traces of water-bearing sodium carbonate compounds, commonly known as soda ash, in the Bennu sample. These chemicals have never been found in asteroids or meteorites before. They naturally crust in dried lake beds, such as Searles Lake in the Mojave Desert.
But a key difference between the brine and soda lakes is an abundance of phosphorus in the former, and scientists have been keen to follow the phosphates for more clues on the genesis of life. These compounds are crucial, forming the backbone of DNA, yet they're relatively rare compared to the other five main elements — hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur — in biology.
Scientists propose that similar brines probably still exist in other distant worlds, including Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus, where spacecraft have detected sodium carbonate.
The museum team was especially surprised to find traces of water-bearing sodium carbonate compounds, commonly known as soda ash, in the Bennu sample. Credit: Rob Wardell / Tim Gooding / Tim McCoy / Smithsonian"From a biological perspective, phosphate is one of the essential building blocks – along with sugar – of the single and double helix that make up RNA and DNA," McCoy said. "Without a phosphate-rich system, these complex molecules that make up living things simply could have never formed."
In the NASA-led study, scientists detected multiple protein-building amino acids and five nucleobases that make up RNA and DNA.
The researchers think Bennu may have come from a larger icy source, perhaps like the dwarf planet Ceres. This is because Bennu contains chemicals like ammonium and carbonate salts, as well as organic carbon, suggesting liquid water once ran through it, even in the asteroid's extremely cold conditions.
Some of asteroid Bennu's mineral fragments could be older than the 4.6 billion-year-old solar system. Credit: NASAThe paper posits that minerals found in the rocks formed in stages as water carried dissolved substances: first calcium and magnesium carbonates, phosphates, then sodium carbonates, followed by salts like table salt and sulfates. High amounts of ammonium salts in Bennu may have kept the water flowing, even at temperatures as low as -143 degrees Fahrenheit. This means important chemical reactions for life could have continued long after the asteroid’s heat faded.
Previously, Dante Lauretta, OSIRIS-Rex's principal investigator, said his dream discovery from the Bennu rocks would be evidence of peptides, signaling protein evolution.
"While the detection of amino acids in the Bennu samples is an important discovery," he told Mashable, "we have not yet detected peptides — amino acids linking together — within the samples."
But scientists say this is only the beginning, with the Bennu rocks likely yielding decades of more discoveries.
The first trailer for director Dito Montiel's Riff Raff promises heaps of dark gangster comedy — and a highly uncomfortable family reunion.
SEE ALSO: 2025 movie preview: All the films you'll want to know aboutRiff Raff, which premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, centers on ex-criminal Vincent (Ed Harris, Love Lies Bleeding), who's established a new, loving life with his wife Sandy (Gabrielle Union, The Perfect Find) and son DJ (Miles J. Harvey). But their peaceful winter break takes a turn when Vincent's ex-wife Ruth (Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus), his disowned son Rocco (Lewis Pullman, Salem's Lot), and Rocco's girlfriend Marina (Emanuela Postacchini) crash the party. They've got some bad news for Vincent: Gangsters Leftie (Bill Murray, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire) and Lonnie (Pete Davidson, Bupkis) are on their way to take out the family.
Watch the full trailer above to see Murray and Davidson's bickering odd-couple gangsters in action, along with Coolidge's Ruth's misguided attempts to seduce Vincent in the face of danger.
SAVE $500: The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD Ryzen 8945HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale for just $1,099.99 at Best Buy as of Jan. 29. That's 31% off its $1,599.99 MSRP, $100 lower than its Cyber Monday deal, and the lowest price we've ever seen it hit.
Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD Ryzen 8945HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,099.99 at Best BuyUntil MacBooks get better for gaming, at least we have the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. The 2024 model was one of the best gaming laptops we tested last year, largely in part because it looks a lot like an Apple computer (while packing enough power for Triple-A games): thin, light, and sleek in aluminum. "[It] has a MacBook Pro-esque design, allowing it into blend into office spaces for work," wrote former Tech Editor Kim Gedeon, "but it transforms into a gaming beast by night."
As of Jan. 29, one configuration of the ROG Zephyrus G14 is on sale at its best price to date. The Platinum White model with an AMD Ryzen 8945HS processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, 16GB of memory, and 1TB of storage is marked down to just $1,099.99 at Best Buy — a 31% discount on its $1,599.99 sticker price, and a $100 one-up of its Cyber Monday deal from December.
SEE ALSO: The best gaming laptops in 2025 for every budgetDesign aesthetics aside, Gedeon was also impressed by the ROG Zephyrus G14's ample port selection, detailed 3K OLED display, springy RGB keyboard, great speakers, and solid mid-range performance. Overall, she rated it at 4.3/5, knocking it down a few tenths of a point for its slightly dim screen and tendency to get hot underneath. (That's your main trade-off for such a slim machine.) Its battery life also kind of sucks — it lasted an hour and 17 minutes in our testing — but that's hardly abnormal for a gaming laptop.
For those who want slightly better graphics and more memory, an RTX 4070 model with 32GB of RAM was on sale for $1,649.99 at Best Buy, or 18% off. (We haven't tested that one.)
A quick FYI that a newer ROG Zephyrus G14 with a next-gen AMD CPU, GeForce RTX 50-series graphics, and a new cooling setup is set to launch sometime later this year, having debuted at CES 2025. It'll probably be a really nice machine, but it also probably won't cost anywhere near $1,100: At the time of writing, two configurations were "coming soon" to Best Buy for $2,199.99 and $2,999.99.
BUY ONE PUZZLE AND GET A SECOND FOR 50% OFF: In honor of National Puzzle Day, shoppers can but one jigsaw puzzle at Amazon and get a second at half price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Galison / Ravensburger Buy one puzzle, get a second for 50% off Get DealWe've made holidays out of almost any event, hobby, and phenomenon known to man. While some feel like a stretch, others are downright fun and give us a reason to celebrate. Today, Jan. 29, is one of the fun days. We're celebrating National Puzzle Day, which means it's time to replenish your stack — and you're in for a sweet deal.
As of Jan. 29, buy one jigsaw puzzle at Amazon and get a second for half price. Qualifying puzzle options in the deal include high-quality brands like Galison and Ravensbuger. To score this deal, add two qualifying option to your cart. The discount will automatically show up when you check out.
SEE ALSO: Amazon deal of the day: The new iPad Mini is back down to its best price on recordDoes life get any better than working on a jigsaw puzzle on a chilly night? Anyone who's sat down with a few puzzles understands that not all are created equal. Some are of a quality that becomes infuriating when the thin pieces tear, while others are made with thick, high-quality materials.
The quality is one of the reasons we're excited to see so many Galison and Ravensburger options included in this Amazon deal. And not only are these puzzles some of the best around, they come in designs are also awesome, whether you love Disney movies, flowers, woodland scenes, or cats lounging on bookshelves.
Amazon makes no mention of how long this promo lasts, but since today is National Puzzle Day, we recommend jumping on this as soon as you can decide on just two. Below are some of our favorite options included in the sale, but you can browse the full list. Happy puzzling!
Best jigsaw puzzle options part of Amazon's sale:Galison Woodland Pass (500 pieces) — $14.99 $15.78 (save $0.79)
Valentine’s Day can be a weird holiday to shop for, especially because every gift option seems to be covered in hearts. Ew. Skip the heart-shaped jewelry this year and get your girlfriend something she really wants for Valentine’s Day. Whether she’s a plant mom, into tech, or a beauty guru, you'll be able to find a gift she loves. And look, we know V-Day is a sexy holiday — we've got you there, too. We dug around the internet to help you find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your girlfriend. You can still opt for traditional V-Day gifts like red roses or lingerie, but seriously: Steer clear of the heart-shaped stuff this year. Get your girlfriend something that suits her personality and shows you really know her and care about her interests. P.S. If you're looking for Valentine's Day gifts for your boyfriend, check out our gift guide for him.
SAVE $100: As of Jan. 29, you can get the Jimmy WB73 mattress vacuum cleaner at Amazon for just $79.99, down from $179.99. That's a 39% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Jimmy Jimmy WB73 Mattress Vacuum Cleaner $79.99 at AmazonHave you ever cleaned your mattress? Better yet, have you ever thought about cleaning your mattress? If you've spent any time in the #cleantok rabbit hole on Instagram (you know, where the millennials hang out with their cleaning hacks and '90s throwbacks), you've probably seen some stuff. Dust mites, dead skin cells, bodily fluids, etc., are all having a field day in your mattress right now — but there's a mattress vacuum cleaner on sale that can help you clean all that right up.
As of Jan. 29, you can get the Jimmy WB73 mattress vacuum cleaner for $79.99 at Amazon (don't forget to clip the on-page coupon). That’s $100 off the list price and a damn good deal for a vacuum you can use on your mattress, couch, and anywhere else there’s a flat surface to suck up all that nasty buildup.
SEE ALSO: The best vacuum cleaners for picking up pet hairWhat makes this vacuum different is its UV light, ultrasonic sterilization technology, HEPA filter, and dual cyclonic filtration system. It’s built to thoroughly clean mattresses and remove 99.99% of allergens from your home in a way that a standard vacuum just can’t. It also has a dirt detection sensor that’ll let you know when your mattress is clean (the LED light will appear red if it’s dirty and green if it's clean).
The only downfall of this vacuum is that it’s corded, so you'll need to be close to an outlet to use it.
Starlink connectivity is coming to Apple's iPhone.
On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that Apple has been secretly working with SpaceX and T-Mobile US to add support for Starlink in Apple's iOS 18.3.
T-Mobile partnered with SpaceX last year and launched a beta program for Starlink connectivity last December. However, the company originally only offered the option on Samsung phones. Now, this has been expanded to the iPhone as well.
The service is still only available as a (very limited) beta. T-Mobile users with iPhones who have signed up for the beta started seeing text messages from T-Mobile telling them to update to iOS 18.3 to get Starlink connectivity.
SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which one should you buy?Apple iPhone users have already had a chance to try out satellite connectivity via Apple's Emergency SOS feature. That feature, however, was quite limited as it could only send some emergency data out, and it required users to point the phone at the sky.
Starlink connectivity is different, as it won't require users to point the phone upwards; instead, it should work like other mobile networks, even when the device is in the user's pocket. The initial version, however, will only allow texting.
Tweet may have been deletedSpaceX CEO Elon Musk commented on the news, saying that "medium resolution images, music & audio podcasts should work with the current generation Starlink direct-to-phone constellation." He also announced that the next generation Starlink constellation will do "medium resolution" video.
SEE ALSO: How to switch Apple Intelligence on/off on your iPhoneThe feature should be available on "most current iPhone models," Bloomberg's report said. It's also coming to Apple's Ultra smartwatch later in 2025.
TL;DR: Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
The Oklahoma City Thunder head to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are 37-8, which puts the team in first place, and gives them the NBA's best record with a slight edge over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors are 22-23, which puts the team in 11th place.
The Thunder have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Warriors have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
When is Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors?Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 29. This game takes place at Chase Center in San Francisco.
This game will air on ESPN.
How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State WarriorsYou 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 Thunder vs. Warriors basketball game.
Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro Plan Get DealFuboTV 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 DealYouTube 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 DealSling 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 Thunder vs. Warriors from anywhere in the worldIf 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 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors for free 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 the U.S.
Sign in to your favorite streaming app
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 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for the NBA?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
Fast connection speeds free from throttling
Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with ExpressVPN.
TL;DR: Live stream Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
The Minnesota Timberwolves head to Footprint Center to face the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are 25-21, which puts the team in seventh place. The Suns are 24-21, which puts the team in eighth place.
The Timberwolves have won three of their last five games, and all of those wins have come consecutively. The Suns have won four of their last five games, and are coming off three straight wins over the LA Clippers, Washington Wizards, and Brooklyn Nets.
When is Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns?Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns in the NBA starts at 9 p.m. ET on Jan. 29. This game takes place at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix SunsYou need to choose a streaming service to watch the NBA without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Timberwolves vs. Suns basketball game.
Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro Plan Get DealFuboTV 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 DealYouTube 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 DealSling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.
Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.
How to watch Timberwolves vs. Suns from anywhere in the worldIf you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns for free 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 the U.S.
Sign in to your favorite streaming app
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for the NBA?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
Fast connection speeds free from throttling
Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
Live stream Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns in the NBA with ExpressVPN.
TL;DR: Live stream LA Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
The LA Clippers head to Frost Bank Center to face the San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are 26-20, which puts the team in sixth place. The Spurs are 20-23, which puts the team in 12th place.
The Clippers have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Phoenix Suns. The Spurs have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Indiana Pacers.
When is LA Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs?LA Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs in the NBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 29. This game takes place at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
How to watch LA Clippers vs. San Antonio SpursYou 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. Spurs basketball game.
Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro Plan Get DealFuboTV 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 DealYouTube 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 DealSling 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. Spurs from anywhere in the worldIf you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.
Live stream LA Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs for free 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 the U.S.
Sign in to your favorite streaming app
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream LA Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for the NBA?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
Fast connection speeds free from throttling
Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
Live stream LA Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs in the NBA with ExpressVPN.
TL;DR: Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
The Dallas Mavericks head to Smoothie King Center to face the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavs are 25-22, which puts the team in ninth place. The Pelicans are 12-35, which puts the team in 14th place.
The Mavs have lost three of their last five games, but the team is coming off a win over the Washington Wizards. The Pelicans have lost three of their last five games, and all of those losses have come consecutively.
These two teams have faced off twice this season, they split those two games.
When is Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans?Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 29. This game takes place at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans PelicansYou need to choose a streaming service to watch the NBA without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Mavs vs. Pelicans basketball game.
Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro Plan Get DealFuboTV 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 DealYouTube 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 DealSling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.
Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.
How to watch Mavs vs. Pelicans from anywhere in the worldIf you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans for free 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 the U.S.
Sign in to your favorite streaming app
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for the NBA?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
Fast connection speeds free from throttling
Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA with ExpressVPN.
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