Nvidia to license AI chip challenger Groq’s tech and hire its CEO
100+TechCrunch / 7h
With Groq on its side, Nvidia is poised to become even more dominant in chip manufacturing.
5 free and open source (FOSS) apps that are better than its paid alternatives
How-To Geek / 14h
Are monthly software subscriptions draining your wallet? Wondering whether you can replace your premium tools with free alternatives? Well, here are five free, open-source apps that don’t just match their paid counterparts—they often surpass them.
This 3D-printed iPhone Fold mockup might be as close as you can come to holding the real thing
Latest from TechRadar / 15h
Someone took apparently leaked iPhone Fold CAD plans and turned them into a 3D print.
Hurdle hints and answers for December 25, 2025
Mashable / 21min
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 25
Mashable / 21min
It's day five of the lunar cycle, and the Christmas Day moon is starting to show us even more. Keep reading to find out what you can see tonight. What is today’s moon phase? As of Thursday, Dec. 25, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation , 27% of the moon will be lit up tonight. Without any visual aids, you can spot the Mares Crisium and the Fecunditatis ton
NYT Pips hints, answers for December 25, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 25, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a musician. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 25, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love Christmas caroling. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an an
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 25, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love geometry. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hi
Grab the newest Roku Streaming Stick for just $15.99 at Amazon
Mashable / 4h
SAVE 47%: As of Dec. 24, the Roku Streaming Stick HD (2025 Model) is on sale for $15.99, down from $29.99, at Amazon. That’s a 47% discount or a $14 price cut. Roku Streaming Stick HD (2025) $15.99 at Amazon $29.99 Save $14.00 If you've been looking for a way to simplify your TV setup without adding more cord clutter, a streaming stick is a great way to do it for less than the price of a movie ti
How to watch Heated Rivalry episode 6 online – stream finale online from anywhere as Shane and Ilya's love story climaxes in 'The Cottage'
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Titled "The Cottage", episode 6 sees Shane and Ilya make one last push to get past square one. Here's how to watch Heated Rivalry episode 6 online.
Cue up your favorite shows and movies with nearly 50% off the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $16: As of Dec. 24, get the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD for $18.99, down from its usual price of $34.99. That's a discount of 46%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $18.99 at Amazon $34.99 Save $16.00 Looking for a quick and easy way to add streaming capabilities to your TV? All you need is an Amazon Fire TV Stick . They're already affordable enough on their own withou
2025 Christmas Day NFL games: How to watch, full streaming schedule and more
Engadget / 6h
Christmas Day famously belongs to football. This Dec. 25, there are three NFL games to watch: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions vs. the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs. Here's what you need to know about Thursday's football slate, and the rest of the Week 17 schedule. How to watch the NFL Christmas Day games: Date: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2
This calmer, smarter screen time option for kids is now just $40 for life
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : Give kids a gentler screen time solution with this lifetime subscription to Pok Pok , now just $39.97 (reg. $250) with code PLAY20 through Jan. 11. Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $39.97 $250 Save $210.03 Screen time is inevitable these days, but for children, it’s important to introduce it wisely. If you’re looking for a gentle option, Pok Pok is the
Time to switch to eSIM? South Korea will now make consumers scan their faces to buy a SIM card and cut down on scams
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
South Korea now requires facial scans for SIM registration following data breaches which used fraudulently activated mobile phone numbers.
Denver airport to add 11 gates and a new patio with mountain views
24The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Denver International Airport (DEN) will add 11 gates to Concourse C as air traffic booms in the Mile High City. The $700 million extension to the western end of C, otherwise known as "C-West," will add 400,000 more square feet to the concourse for the 11 gates and new concessions, as well as a new outdoor patio with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. The project is part of DEN's " Vision 100
Valve stays silent as massive Steam outage strikes on Christmas Eve
How-To Geek / 7h
Steam and Valve are having a massive outage that is preventing anyone from accessing the digital store and playing games. This hits right when many people are hoping to squeeze in some holiday gaming on Christmas Eve.
American Airlines Pilot Posted His Pay: $35,000 Every Two Weeks—Here’s How The Math Works [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 7h
An American Airlines pilot posted a pay breakdown showing how $35,000 every two weeks can happen once hourly rates and stacked incentives are added up. Also in today’s roundup: a fatal “cocaine” buy on the Wynn casino floor that police say was fentanyl, a cockroach dropping onto food in an American Airlines lounge in Philadelphia, a Singapore Airlines business-class theft tied to a crime syndicat
4 unfortunate truths about self-hosting on a Raspberry Pi
How-To Geek / 7h
Raspberry Pis are one of the most popular computers among tinkerers, and I use mine constantly for one thing or another. Despite their enduring popularity, they do have some downsides.
Get this capable RX 9060XT iBuyPower PC for less than $1000 — there's even 32GB DDR5 RAM and a Ryzen 7 9700X CPU, the fastest processor in its category
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
This iBuyPower desktop PC with Ryzen 7 speed and RX 9060 XT power is just $999 at Best Buy
Content creators, take note: The DJI Mic Mini is over half off at Amazon
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $90: The DJI Mic Mini is on sale at Amazon for $79, down from the list price of $169. That's a 53% discount and a record-low price at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mic Mini (two transmitters + one receiver) $79 at Amazon $169 Save $90 If you were online at all this year, you saw content creators either wearing or holding the DJI Mic Mini. Videos and streams on TikTok , YouTub
Keep an eye on deliveries for under $30 with this record-low Blink doorbell deal
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 57%: As of Dec. 24, you can get the Blink Video Doorbell system (which includes the Sync Module) for just $29.99, down from $69.99, at Amazon. That's a 57% discount or a $40 price cut. Blink Video Doorbell Wireless (2nd Gen, White) + Sync Module Core $29.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $40 If you’ve been wanting to see who's at your door or just want to keep an eye on those after-Christmas package
Treat yourself: The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones just hit a new best price ever
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $159 : As of Dec. 24, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are on sale for just $269.99 at Amazon in the limited-edition deep plum shade. That's 37% in savings and their best price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones $269.99 at Amazon $429 Save $159.01 Bose dropped the second iteration of its legendary noise-cancelling headphones , the QuietComfort U
NVIDIA just brought back PhysX, and it's a complete waste of time
How-To Geek / 8h
With NVIDIA’s RTX 50-series graphics cards, PhysX support was dropped. Recently, NVIDIA decided to bring PhysX support for select games back—but does it even matter?
Elon Musk Reportedly Insisted on Troubled Tesla Doors After a Warning
Gizmodo / 8h
Tesla's door worries are not going away.
20 Years on, ‘The Christmas Invasion’ Is Still the Best ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special
47Gizmodo / 8h
As one of the most beloved traditions of contemporary 'Doctor Who' turns 20, we look back on why the special that started it all is still the gold standard.
For Jujutsu Kaisen fans, Christmas Eve is a day of mourning
Mashable / 9h
Spoiler warning: This story discusses major Jujutsu Kaisen manga events, including character deaths that have not yet appeared in the anime ahead of its third season premiere on Jan. 8, 2026. Every year on Christmas Eve, I brace myself before opening my apps. Not because of an influx of schmaltzy holiday content, but because I’m a Jujutsu Kaisen fan, and Dec. 24 is a day of collective mourning. M
Waymo and Santa Monica Will Go To Court Over Public Nuisance Allegations
Gizmodo / 9h
Residents claim that the vehicles' shrieking noises keep them awake.
The year data centers went from backend to center stage
24TechCrunch / 9h
Data centers are no longer the boring tech issue they once were.
Is the Internet's time wrong? NIST warns servers may have lapsed due to a power outage
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
NIST warns specific public time servers may be inaccurate after a power outage disrupted atomic clock distribution.
7 storage drives that are officially too old for 2026
How-To Geek / 9h
If you told me 20 years ago that CDs would be so obsolete that they're now just coming back in style, I'd have laughed. But CDs aren't the only type of storage media that's completely outdated.
How to watch Midnight Mass 2025 — live stream First Mass of the Nativity for free
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The BBC bring live coverage of the First Mass of the Nativity. Here's how to watch Midnight Mass 2025 online and from anywhere.
Redactions in Epstein files viewable by copying and pasting, reports say
23Mashable / 9h
Internet sleuths easily bypassed the Justice Department’s redactions in the recently released cache of files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to the Guardian and the New York Times . While some used Photoshop to get around the redactions, others simply copied and pasted the redacted text into a word processing document to reveal the hidden sections, the reports found. The easily
Donald Trump Jr. Gets An SUV Escort Across Phoenix Airport Tarmac—To Board A Southwest Flight
64View from the Wing / 10h
A passenger on a Southwest flight out of Phoenix filmed Donald Trump Jr. and a woman in a bright red pantsuit arriving in a black SUV, walking the ramp with what appears to be a Secret Service detail, and taking stairs under the jet bridge to board. Trump family members flying commercial isn’t unusual—but the funniest part is that after all that VIP choreography, he still picked Southwest. Contin
Guess where all the NAND flash components are going? The 8th (yes, eighth) 245TB SSD has been announced amidst race to quench AI storage thirst of hyperscalers
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
DapuStor announces a 245TB class SSD as AI workloads continue to shape flash storage priorities in hyperscale data centers.
Eufy just revealed a tech-heavy baby bottle washer at CES
Engadget / 10h
Anker's sub-brand Eufy just revealed a high-tech baby bottle washer at CES 2026. The Bottle Washer S1 is filled to the brim with nifty features that should please frazzled parents. It's been designed to clean deeper than rival models. The Bottle Washer S1 features a built-in water softener, a first in the product category, which should help remove stubborn minerals. It also includes proprietary H
Steam and Valve's online games are partially down
Engadget / 10h
Starting at around 1PM ET on December 24, Steam experienced an outage that impacted users ability to access the game store and play games online. Valve didn’t acknowledge the outage publicly, but SteamDB’s unofficial Steam Status page reported that the Steam Store, Steam Community, and Steam Web APIs were all offline. DownDetector received over 6,000 outage reports around 1:15PM ET, and Steam is
Newegg sells this superfast $1,179 Dell mini PC for just $700 — save 40% on this ultracompact PC and get free NordVPN worth $50
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Get the power of a diminutive Dell desktop for under $700, but only for a limited time.
WTF Is This Version of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’?
Gizmodo / 10h
We still can't get over that an oddly abridged version of the film actually exists.
The cheapest new car in America is more reliable than a Corolla
How-To Geek / 10h
Shoppers looking for an affordable new car in 2025 don’t have many options left, which makes the country’s cheapest new model stand out even more. While most automakers have abandoned the entry-level segment, this budget-friendly compact remains one of the last true bargains on the market, and it’s not just inexpensive. It offers durability and day-to-day dependability that rival, and in some cas
Uncles Tremble as Man Invents Vaccine Delivered by Beer
Futurism / 11h
We have some bad news for your conspiracy-brained antivaxxer uncle — one virologist claims he’s come up with a way to administer vaccines through a frothy mug of beer. By day, virologist Chris Buck works for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Maryland, where he’s discovered four of the 13 polyomaviruses we know to affect humans, Science News reports . But by night, he runs Gusteau Research Co
This Last-Minute Sale on the Switch 2 Bundle Is Available at Best Buy Today
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundle is in stock at Best Buy after running out of stock very quickly on Amazon . The deal includes the new console with the new Mario Kart for the same price as the standalone console. You can get this one for $449 (down from $4
Today's the last day to get $100 off the PS5 and PS5 Pro
Engadget / 11h
Back in November, Sony started selling PS5 consoles at a $100 discount as part of a Black Friday/Cyber Monday promotion. The deal officially sunsets at 3AM ET, so now is a good time to bite the bullet on a gaming console given that prices aren't likely to go down anytime soon . You can pick up a regular disc-based PS5 for $450 and a digital model for $400 . The beefy PS5 Pro is available for $650
As Gambling Apps Grow, Bettors are Slated to Owe More in Taxes This Year
Gizmodo / 11h
Hope that 20-leg parlay was worth it.
PSA: Messaging apps are lowering the quality of your photos and videos
How-To Geek / 11h
Have you ever received a photo from a friend on a messaging app and thought, “Man, Patrick’s phone sucks”? It turns out it might not be their phone at all—many messaging apps lower image quality on purpose. Let me explain why, and if you stick around, I’ll show you how to fix it.
13 great European destinations to visit in winter
20The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Colder weather might have you dreaming of a beach escape , but winter is Europe's hidden-gem season. Many European cities go all-out for the holidays, and the magic doesn't disappear once the decorations come down. From January through March, you'll still find plenty of spots worth visiting — without the summer crowds. And, since it’s low season in many places, you can often find great deals on f
Your complete guide to travel protections on American Express cards
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Various American Express cards offer travel protections that can take the headache out of your vacations. However, the coverage you get (and the limits of said coverage) differ by card. Rather than trying to remember all of this on your own, we will guide you through the travel protections offered by American Express cards. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the travel protections av
The European startup market’s data doesn’t match its energy — yet
TechCrunch / 11h
Europe's startup market hasn't produced meaningful numbers but there is reason to believe the data will start to change.
Give yourself the gift of digital privacy this Christmas
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A VPN is the gift that keeps giving
This Disney+, Hulu and ESPN bundle deal is the perfect last-minute Christmas gift for families
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Unexpected family guests this Christmas? Entertain everyone for less with this Disney+, Hulu and ESPN bundle deal.
Justice Department Humiliated as People Find the Epstein Files Can Easily Be Un-Redacted
33Futurism / 12h
Many were disappointed — though perhaps not surprised — when the Justice Department’s long-awaited document dump on its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein came heavily redacted. Or at least, they were supposed to be redacted. As documents continued to be released to the public starting last Friday, some netizens quickly noticed that a lot of the blacked-out text could be recovered with the super
AI-created ransomware and NFC attacks lead the surge in new cyberattacks - here's how you can stay safe this holidays
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
AI is no longer being used just to craft convincing phishing emails - it's being used to build ransomware.
Excel's hidden formula trick: Alt+Enter shortcut revealed
How-To Geek / 12h
There's a certain kind of dread when seeing a massive block of text fill the formula bar in Microsoft Excel. When everything is crammed onto one line, your eyes skip over the mistakes that end up breaking your data. Luckily, one simple keyboard shortcut fixes the chaos instantly.
This Hidden Spotify Feature Makes the Best Personalized Playlists
Lifehacker / 12h
Spotify playlists are a surprisingly big part of my life. I make a handful of new, curated, choreographed ones for the spin classes I teach every week and otherwise meticulously maintain quarterly playlists designed to represent the overall vibe of specific, three-month periods in my life. I only edit those during the 12 weeks of the quarter, then leave them alone so I can revisit them and relive
Hyatt Promises 4PM Late Checkout — Some Hotels Now Say Pack At Noon And Switch Rooms
View from the Wing / 12h
A Hyatt elite member says two properties recently offered a blunt tradeoff: keep a suite, or keep the guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout. At the Park Hyatt Saigon and Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, they were told to pack up at noon and move into a “courtesy room” to stay until 4 p.m.—raising the question of whether Hyatt is honoring the benefit, or quietly redefining what “4 p.m. checkout” is supposed
Being Santa Claus is a year-round calling
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Tis the season when professional Santas are in peak demand, but many who choose this line of work often view it as a higher calling and maintain some aspects of the identity all year round—even those who don't fit the stereotypical popular image of Santa, according to a paper published in the Academy of Management Journal. Co-author Christina Hymer of the University of Tennessee got the idea for
Cameroon vs Gabon Free Streams: How to watch AFCON 2025 Group F opener, TV channels, preview
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We'll show you all the ways you can watch Cameroon vs Gabon in the 2025 AFCON from anywhere in the world.
3 Christmas VPN deals to keep your present hauls safe
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Don't take a chance with your shiny new gadgets
The Best Streaming Shows and Movies You May Have Missed This Year
Gizmodo / 12h
If your watchlist is looking a little vacant, the io9 crew has some gems for your consideration.
This underrated Netflix romcom is a perfect binge for Christmas
How-To Geek / 12h
While there is certainly no shortage of Christmas films to choose from, holiday-themed TV shows are harder to come by. But thankfully, Netflix has the perfect festive series that also just so happens to be a quick binge. In fact, you can easily watch it in one day. So, instead of trying to pick which Christmas movie to watch , you should check out Dash & Lily on Netflix.
Waymo explains why its robotaxis got stuck during the SF blackout
31TechCrunch / 12h
The company also said its robotaxis navigated more than 7,000 dark stoplights successfully on Saturday.
Can AI fix the operating room? This startup thinks so
TechCrunch / 12h
There’s plenty of hype around AI and robots in healthcare, but the problem that’s actually costing hospitals money right now is operating room coordination. Two to four hours of OR time is lost every single day, not because of the surgeries themselves, but because of everything in between from manual scheduling and coordination chaos to guesswork about room […]
Save $130 on this compact Sonos soundbar and upgrade your TV speakers for less
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
An excellent four-star soundbar for small spaces
