How to Quickly Find Out What's Streaming on Multiple Services at Once
Wired / 9min
Build a watchlist of all the movies and shows you want to watch, no matter where they’re streaming.
What Paralympic Athlete Monster Mike Schultz Packs for His Races
Wired / 9min
The world champion adaptive snowboard cross athlete repairs his own prostheses before a competition.
We May Never Know the Truth About Matt Damon and James Cameron’s Silly ‘Avatar’ Beef
Gizmodo / 11min
It's a he-said/he-said situation, as the director refutes the actor's claims about turning down a lucrative offer to star in the franchise.
3 great shows to watch on Netflix this weekend (December 19 - 21)
How-To Geek / 12min
How do you decide what to watch on Netflix ? It's a tough challenge, especially if you're not the only person on the couch. Sure, you could play the first thing you see, but there's no guarantee that it's going to be any good.
Dali's new speakers could be the ultimate budget-friendly buy for audiophiles and home theater fans – but they mean saying goodbye a modern legend
Latest from TechRadar / 12min
Dali has unveiled the new Sonik series, an upgrade to its award-winning Oberon line
Fortnite Winterfest 2025 skins: every free and paid-for Outfit currently available, including Harry Potter and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12min
Here's the Fortnite Winterfest 2025 skins, including Harry Potter, Glacial Dummy, and Cheeks. This covers free rewards and paid-for Outfits.
Why Roomba Died + Tech Predictions for 2026 + A Hard Forkin’ Xmas Song
NYT > Technology / 13min
“We were roadkill,” says Colin Angle, former chief executive of iRobot, maker of the robot vacuum.
A Starlink satellite just exploded and left 'trackable' debris
Engadget / 16min
SpaceX said it experienced an anomaly with one if its Starlink satellites that was likely caused by a small explosion. "The anomaly led to venting of the propulsion tank, a rapid decay in semi-major axis by about 4 km [2.5 miles] and the release of a small number of trackable low relatively velocity objects," Starlink wrote in a post on X . Orbital tracking company LeoLabs assessed that the issue
Jimmy Kimmel slams Trumps primetime speech as 18 straight minutes of him yelling
Mashable / 19min
Jimmy Kimmel gave an emotional monologue on his show to finish up a turbulent year, one in which late shows including his own have been targeted by Donald Trump and Kimmel and his colleagues suffered a tragic personal loss . Meanwhile, the major topic of the night for late night show hosts was the president's primetime address from the White House on Thursday, an 18-minute speech which Kimmel unp
Stephen Colbert gleefully mocks Trumps White House address
Mashable / 19min
Donald Trump gave a primetime address from the White House on Thursday night, blaming immigrants and Joe Biden for the current state of his U.S. economy and promising an 'economic boom" in 2026 (despite his decreasing approval ratings ) among other things, all while surrounded by Christmas trees. And like Jimmy Kimmel , Stephen Colbert unpacked it all. "Ladies and gentlemen, I believe that years
Pinned chats in ChatGPT are here – and so is a mildly annoying restriction
Latest from TechRadar / 20min
ChatGPT adds pinned chats, but only three at a time, so choose wisely
American Airlines Warns A321XLR Business Passengers That Suite Doors Cannot Close — Here’s 5,000 Miles
View from the Wing / 21min
American Airlines is proactively emailing A321XLR business-class passengers to warn that the new suite doors cannot close yet because they aren’t FAA-certified. To make up for the missing privacy feature, the airline is offering 5,000 AAdvantage miles—another early-service wrinkle on an otherwise impressive new transcon and future long-haul workhorse. Continue reading ...
How RomCom became a multipurpose cyberweapon
Latest from TechRadar / 36min
How this formidable malware family is rapidly turning into a Swiss army knife for rogue nations and cybercriminals
The Avatar Game Is So Good, They Don’t Need to Make the Movies Anymore
Wired / 39min
See the new movie Avatar: Fire and Ash if you’d like. But if you really want to experience the big blue world of Pandora, the video game is where it’s at.
Criminals might use ‘GhostPairing’ to hijack your WhatsApp account – here’s how to stop them
Latest from TechRadar / 43min
'GhostPairing' could give criminals access to your WhatsApp account, but there are ways to prevent this happening.
The ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — save $400
Mashable / 48min
SAVE $400: As of Dec. 19, the ASUS ROG Swift 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor has dropped back to its lowest-ever price of $899 at Amazon. This is $400 off its list price of $1,299. Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS ROG Swift 32-Inch 4K OLED Gaming Monitor $899 at Amazon $1,299 Save $400 If a gaming setup upgrade has been on your mind to kick off the new year, now is a great time to track dow
Silencing Windows 11: Essential Settings to Boost Focus
How-To Geek / 50min
I am a writer by trade, and like most knowledge workers, my job depends on sustained focus. When something pulls me out of my headspace, whether it is a notification, a pop-up, or a blinking icon, it is not just a brief interruption. Studies have shown it can take close to twenty minutes to fully regain focus after being distracted, which makes even small interruptions more costly than they seem.
142-Room Cape Town EDITION Opening In 2026, Within The V&A Waterfront
One Mile at a Time / 53min
Marriott has just announced plans for its newest EDITION property, which also marks the brand’s debut in Africa. Basics of the new Cape Town EDITION, South Africa Marriott and V&A Waterfront Holdings have signed an agreement to open the Cape Town EDITION in 2026, within the V&A Waterfront. The V&A Waterfront is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s oldest working harbors, and among the most visited de
From Queer-Baiting to Neurodivergence: ‘Heated Rivalry’s Author Tackles Fan Theories and Controversy
Wired / 1h
“I didn't expect this book to be analyzed like The Great Gatsby,” hockey smut author Rachel Reid tells WIRED.
Cher tells Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang to snap out of it in SNL teaser
Mashable / 1h
Being slapped by Cher and being told directly to "snap out of it" is a recurring dream most of us will never experience IRL. But Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang now have the bragging rights. The Grammy-winning artist back hosting Saturday Night Live on Dec. 20, and in a teaser for the show, Cher had a special something for Grande and Yang. "I got you both gifts!" says Cher. "We got a gift from Cher?
How to watch Mrs. Deshpande online for FREE – from outside India and in the USA
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Want to watch Mrs. Deshpande from anywhere? Stream every chilling twist as a copycat killer emerges and a dark past resurfaces.
Threat actor landscape: what every CISO must know to stay ahead
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Organizations should build their cybersecurity programs around their adversaries—not assumptions.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Will Build on Matt and Jessica Jones’ Brilliant ‘Defenders’ Pairing
Gizmodo / 1h
Charlie Cox thinks that, nine years later, the MCU will finally pay off the potential of one of the best parts of 'The Defenders.'
Americans Are Increasingly Convinced That Aliens Have Visited Earth
Wired / 1h
Polling shows that nearly half of Americans now believe aliens have visited this planet—and that the number who aren't sure has dropped by two-thirds. The reasons why, experts say, are complicated.
NYT Pips hints, answers for December 19, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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 and start over. However, we have you
Pluribus episode 8 reveals something big the Others are planning
Mashable / 1h
Pluribus episode 8 sees a tentative reunion between Carol (Rhea Seehorn) and the Others, with our protagonist juggling her desire for semi-human contact with her urge to set the world back to the way it was. Having the Others back does allow her to get some more information about them, though, as she wastes no time in asking Zosia (Karolina Wydra) as many questions as possible while they're hangi
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 19, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you like golf. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , 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
How to watch Timberwolves vs. Thunder online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There's a long list of NBA games taking place over the festive weeks, including Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder. This intriguing contest sees the defending champions going up against
How to watch Knicks vs. 76ers online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are plenty of fascinating NBA games to keep fans entertained over the festive period, including New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks are fresh from winning the NBA Cup. Can they carry on th
Scientists discover a lemon-shaped planet with something theyve never seen before
Mashable / 1h
Astronomers have found a strange world outside the solar system that is ripe for science fiction — but it's all real. The exoplanet , dubbed PSR J2322-2650 b, has a helium-and-carbon atmosphere, something researchers say they've never seen before. The air could be full of soot clouds, and deep inside, carbon could even clump together into solid crystals, possibly forming diamonds. This all takes
Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025: the hot consoles first year evaluated
Mashable / 1h
As far as console games go, 2025 was Nintendo's year. While Xbox and PlayStation were five years into their respective console generations, each releasing a handful of noteworthy (but not extraordinary) first-party releases, most eyes in the industry were on their oldest rival company as it geared up to launch the Switch 2 in June. Prior to launch, the biggest story about the Switch 2 had nothing
How to watch Oklahoma vs. Alabama online for free
Mashable / 1h
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $29.99 per month for 1 year (save $15) Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 7-day free trial, then $199.99 per year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month (save $30) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $76.99/month Best for afforda
How to watch NC State vs. Memphis online for free
Mashable / 1h
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $29.99 per month for 1 year (save $15) Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 7-day free trial, then $199.99 per year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month (save $30) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $76.99/month Best for afforda
How to watch Western Michigan vs. Kennesaw State online for free
Mashable / 1h
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $29.99 per month for 1 year (save $15) Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 7-day free trial, then $199.99 per year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month (save $30) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $76.99/month Best for afforda
Learn to think like a hacker with ethical hacking courses, now less than $3 each
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle safely teaches you how the hackers do it, and right now it’s just $39.97 (reg. $1,098) through Dec. 21. Opens in a new window Credit: StackSocial The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle $39.97 $1,098 Save $1,058.03 Ever wondered how a hacker does it? If you’ve ever been curious and wanted to try your hand at hacking, the All-in-On
Score the Apple Watch Series 11 for its best-ever price at Amazon — save $100 right now
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $100: As of Dec. 19, select colors of the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) have dropped back to their lowest-ever price of $299 at Amazon. This is a 25% discount that saves you $100. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 $299 at Amazon $399 Save $100 The Apple Watch Series 11 is a smartwatch we consider to be the best Apple upgrade right now. If you've been looking to gr
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 19, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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 frustr
OpenAI's communication chief steps down
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Hannah Wong is stepping down as head of OpenAI's comms after joining the company from Apple in 2021.
You can get 1000 free Arc Raiders Tokens now, as Embark Studios shares a thank you message for fans
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Arc Raiders devs have shared an Xmas message for fans, thanking the community for the game's success. You can now claim 1000 free Raider Tokens by logging in.
Taylor Swift: The End of an Era episodes 5 and 6 will drop three days early — here's when to stream them on Disney+
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Taylor Swift has given us the ultimate Christmas gift of dropping episodes 5 and 6 of The End of an Era early – here's when you can stream them.
This Chrome Extension Turns LinkedIn Posts About AI Into Facts About Allen Iverson
Wired / 2h
The developers of a browser tool that changes AI-centric LinkedIn posts to Allen Iverson facts want to help “take back control of your experience of the internet.”
SharpSpring CRM review
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
SharpSpring stands out as a versatile platform that combines advanced marketing automation capabilities with a built-in CRM. Its flat-rate pricing model makes it an attractive option for businesses seeking a cost-effective, scalable solution. While it may not have all the enterprise-level features of some competitors, SharpSpring's ease of use makes it a strong contender in the market.
Why Do A.I. Chatbots Use ‘I’?
NYT > Technology / 2h
A.I. chatbots have been designed to behave in a humanlike way. Some experts think that’s a terrible idea.
How to watch Heated Rivalry episode 5 online ahead of the Major League Hockey hit's grand finale
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
How to watch Heated Rivalry episode 5 online and in the UK, US, Canada, Europe, Ireland India, Asia and around the globe as the steamy hockey drama breaks streaming records.
Everything coming to Netflix in January 2026
How-To Geek / 2h
January is just around the corner, and with the new year comes new shows and films to stream. Netflix's lineup of releases for 2026 is exciting, featuring brand-new titles as well as new seasons of classic shows.
New American Business Class Seats Restrict Service While Watching TV
24One Mile at a Time / 2h
The problem here isn’t the seat, but instead, the strange instructions that American Airlines is giving its flight attendants. American’s strange A321XLR business class service policy American recently took delivery of its first A321XLR , which is Airbus’ new long range, narrow body jet . It’s an exciting plane for the oneworld carrier, given that this 155-seat plane will be able to operate in so
Emirates Airbus A350 Makes Americas Debut With Montreal Flights
86One Mile at a Time / 3h
A few weeks ago, Emirates announced plans to operate its newest aircraft type to the Americas for the first time. There’s now an update, as this service has been moved forward by a few weeks, thanks to the earlier delivery of more of these jets. Emirates’ Dubai to Montreal flight upgraded to A350 As of January 11, 2026 (compared to the initial date of February 1, 2026), Emirates intends to fly it
Rhea Seehorn reacts to that big Pluribus kiss: There is some willful delusion
Mashable / 3h
Pluribus fans, it's official: Just as the Winds of Wycaro 's duneship Mercator glides over Wycaro's slipsand, so too has the Carol (Rhea Seehorn) and Zosia (Karolina Wydra) ship set sail. SEE ALSO: Apple TV announces a huge 'Pluribus' milestone in the most 'Pluribus' way In episode 8, titled "Charm Offensive," Carol shares a passionate kiss with Zosia. Technically, this means she's also kissing t
Avatar: Fire and Ash ending explained — is Pandora safe from Varang, is Jake captured and theories for Avatar 4 and 5
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The reviews for Avatar: Fire and Ash have been disappointing, but what does the ending mean for Avatar 4 and Avatar 5?
Ring Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 50% Off
Wired / 5h
Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.
Keith Lee is TikToks Creator of the Year at the 2025 TikTok Awards
Mashable / 6h
Social media personality and food critic Keith Lee took home the highest honor of the 2025 TikTok Awards after he was named Creator of the Year at the inaugural ceremony. Lee, a popular food reviewer who highlights small businesses, was visibly choked up in his acceptance speech after being handed the award by presenter Paris Hilton. "When people say they didn’t think they were going to win, that
Hurdle hints and answers for December 19, 2025
Mashable / 6h
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 19
Mashable / 6h
In the U.S., the New Moon occurs tonight, Dec. 19, when the Moon is nearly invisible in the night sky, ending the waning crescent phase and beginning a new lunar cycle. However, in other parts of the world, depending on time zone, the New Moon may fall on Dec. 20. What is today’s moon phase? As of Friday, Dec. 19, the moon phase is New Moon (if you're in the U.S). This means 0% of the moon is lit
Tribit’s PocketGO packs huge sound into a tiny package
How-To Geek / 7h
Smartphone speakers have come a long way, but they’ll never sound as good as a proper speaker in a decent-sized housing. But what if you didn’t have to choose between sound quality and portability?
These are the flying discs the government wants you to know about
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Four small satellites rode a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle into orbit from Virginia early Thursday, beginning a government-funded technology demonstration mission to test the performance of a new spacecraft design. The satellites were nestled inside a cylindrical dispenser on top of the 59-foot-tall (18-meter) Electron rocket when it lifted off from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility at 12:03 am
Microsoft AI CEO admits Gemini 'can do things that Copilot can’t do'
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Microsoft’s AI head openly acknowledged Gemini 3’s strengths while outlining a broader vision to turn Copilot into a more practical, ever-present digital assistant.
TikTok Awards 2025: Full list of winners, updated live
Mashable / 8h
The inaugural TikTok Awards became a reality on Thursday, Dec. 18 — passing out hardware to the most important folks on the incredibly popular platform. Mashable's covering the event in-depth — we're on the red carpet and inside the venue — eagerly awaiting to see who took home trophies. The biggest award is, of course, Creator of the Year, with huge names like Alix Earle and Keith Lee up for the
TikTok Awards 2025 live: Stream the show now
Mashable / 8h
The 2025 TikTok Awards are getting under way Thursday night. The social platform is set to honor its biggest creators for the time in the U.S. Don't worry: Mashable is covering everything you need to know. We've got staff inside the venue, and we're updating our live blog with all the latest details all night long. We're also looking at the fashion and fun moments as the night plays out. If you w
TikTok Awards 2025: See photos of Paris Hilton, Jeremiah Brown, Trixie Mattel
Mashable / 8h
The first-ever U.S. TikTok Awards are happening right now in Los Angeles, but the pink carpet has already provided plenty of entertainment. A vast array of creators, from Tefi Pessoa to Markell Washington to Trixie Mattel, strutted down a pink carpet at the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday night. It's all part of the TikTok Awards, which will honor the site's top creators. Check out Mashable's liv
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 19, 2025
Mashable / 8h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you know a lot about ships. 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 s
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 19, 2025
Mashable / 8h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a good cook. 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 answer. The
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 19, 2025
Mashable / 8h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love a good paste. 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 Connection
The OnePlus Watch Lite has landed — and here's why it could be the best value OnePlus smartwatch yet
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
If you're in the market for a budget smartwatch, check this out – though availability is limited.
Sony is buying Peanuts
69Engadget / 9h
Sony is paying approximately $460 milliion to purchase Peanuts [PDF] and its characters, including Snoopy and Charlie Brown, created by Charles M. Schulz. That’s a 41 percent stake Sony is buying from Canadian firm WildBrain. Since Sony bought 39 percent of the franchise back in 2018, this will give the company an 80 percent stake. The deal is still subject to regulatory approvals, but Peanuts wi
The PlayStation 5 Slim plummets to just AU$477 – right in time for Christmas
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The PS5 is one of the most popular games consoles for a reason, and it's now dropped to an astonishingly low price ahead of Christmas, in case you're after a gift for a young gamer.
What is the release date for Landman season 2 episode 6 on Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Now Gallino has his foot in the M-Tex door, anything could happen – but, when is Landman season 2 episode 6 coming to Paramount+?
No, Ashby didnt rock her famous Lorax costume at the TikTok Awards
Mashable / 10h
The TikTok creator you might know as The Lorax did not rock her usual, bright orange get-up at the TikTok Awards on Thursday. Instead, Ashby — aka @_ashbyflorence_ — wore a red, sequin dress that playfully read "I Mashable is on the red carpet in Hollywood at the TikTok awards and our reporters loved her look. Credit: Mashable To be honest, people do love Ashby — she's been a favorite here at Mas
Don’t get scrooged: Your essential guide to spotting and stopping holiday scams
Mashable / 10h
Christmas is the most stressful time of year. When you’re planning your festivities or buying your mountain of presents, the last thing you need is to fall prey to a phishing email or online scam. Whether it be the illusion of a good deal or a message from a relative, scammers and hackers prey on your more absent-minded moments to strike gold. The problem with falling for one of these online scam
Parasites plagued Roman soldiers at Hadrian’s Wall
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
It probably sucked to be a Roman soldier guarding Hadrian’s Wall circa the third century CE. W.H. Auden imagined the likely harsh conditions in his poem “ Roman Wall Blues ,” in which a soldier laments enduring wet wind and rain with “lice in my tunic and a cold in my nose.” We can now add chronic nausea and bouts of diarrhea to his list of likely woes, thanks to parasitic infections, according t
After 13 hours, Dispatch has given me hope that the tell-your-own adventure genre of video games will see a renaissance era
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A heartfelt story told within a mature, superhero workplace comedy, Dispatch has managed to find itself in my top games of the year. My review explores its lovable characters and gorgeous art style to soak up over the course of eight episodes.
TikTok’s long-awaited US sale may finally be happening, according to new reports
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
TikTok’s long-running US ownership saga may be nearing a resolution, with reports suggesting its US operations could shift from ByteDance to a new American-led joint venture as early as January 2026.
TikTok agrees to deal to cede control of US business to American investor group
24TechCrunch / 11h
The deal closes a long-running drama in which U.S. authorities have sought to compel ByteDance to divest.
Everything coming to Prime Video in January 2026
How-To Geek / 11h
Prime Video is already telling 2025 not to let the door hit it on the way out, today announcing its lineup of movies and new TV series for January 2026. And with more than 60 new movies, new seasons of returning favorites, and some fresh new series in store, it's looking like the new year will be off to a good start.
TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban
200+BBC News / 11h
The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.
‘Rai Rai Rai’ Is a Pastiche of Manga Greats Rolled Into a Cutesy Kaiju Package
Gizmodo / 11h
We need you to understand why we need you to join the fight to keep this manga going.
TikTok Awards 2025: Live updates from the red carpet, winners list, performances, and more
Mashable / 11h
Welcome to the internet's biggest night — or at least, its strangest one yet. The 2025 TikTok Awards took the platform’s endlessly scrolling For You Page and attempted to turn it into a live, IRL spectacle, with mixed and often surreal results. As the first-ever U.S. TikTok Awards, the night brought together the creators , artists, memes, and viral moments that defined the past year online, pulli
Trump's TikTok deal is another step closer to finally actually happening
Engadget / 11h
Remember back in September when President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seemingly finalized some of the terms of a deal to spin off TikTok's US business? Three months later, that same deal is apparently one step closer to being official. According to Bloomberg , TikTok CEO Shou Chew told employees that TikTok and ByteDance had signed off the agreement for control of TikTok's US busi
Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
BBC News / 12h
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
£100 contactless card limit to be lifted
23BBC News / 12h
Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.
inKind Deal Stack: $25 Off $50 For New Or Existing Users — Then Earn Up To 20% Back On What You Pay
View from the Wing / 12h
inKind is a closed-loop dining payments app where you pay participating restaurants in-app and earn up to 20% back as inKind Cash Back (credit you can reuse inside the network). Right now you can start with a clean $25-off-$50 play (referral or offer), and if you’re a repeat user the real upside is stacking that with 20% back—or even prepaying for up to a 33% bonus—while staying ahead of the fast
TikTok signs deal to sell its U.S. operations after years of uncertainty
Mashable / 12h
After years of ban threats, deadline extensions, and geopolitical brinkmanship, TikTok’s long-running U.S. saga may finally be nearing its end. TikTok has signed an agreement to divest its U.S. operations to a joint venture controlled by American investors, according to an internal memo first reported by Axios and later confirmed by CNN on Dec. 18. The deal, reportedly outlined in a memo sent to
Tesla PREDICTIONS Price, Cybercab Ramp, SpaceX IPO Deal
Next Big Future / 12h
The 2026 ramp of Tesla Cybercab will be transformational for the world and for TESLA. I have the projected ramp and predictions on the share price.
Apple becomes a debt collector with its new developer agreement
TechCrunch / 12h
Apple says it can now collect any money a developer owes the tech giant at any time.
Firefox will make an 'AI kill switch' to address complaints
How-To Geek / 12h
Firefox is addressing recent community concerns about AI integration by confirming it will include the option to completely disable all AI features within the browser. The team has been calling this functionality the "AI kill switch" internally, which is what I hope it ends up being called.
Well, Duh, Chris Evans Is Back for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Gizmodo / 12h
The long-rumored return has finally been confirmed, but is he playing Captain America?
Trump commits to Moon landing by 2028, followed by a lunar outpost two years later
92Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A couple of hours after a judge formally swore in private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the next administrator of NASA on Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order outlining his space policy objectives for the next three years. The executive order, titled “ Ensuring American Space Superiority ,” states that the country must “pursue a space policy that will extend the reach of human
YouTube bans two popular channels that created fake AI movie trailers
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Google is generally happy to see people using generative AI tools to create content, and it’s doubly happy when they publish it on its platforms. But there are limits to everything. Two YouTube channels that attracted millions of subscribers with AI-generated movie trailers have been shuttered. Screen Culture and KH Studio flooded the site with fake but often believable trailers. The channels, wh
Peacock showing ads upon launch opens the door for more disruptive streaming ads
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Peacock subscribers will see ads immediately upon opening the streaming app or website next year. It’s a bold new strategy for attracting advertisers—something that’s been increasingly important to subscription-based streaming services—but it also risks alienating viewers As reported by Variety , the new type of ads will display on the profile selection page that shows when a subscriber launches
Oracle has one last Ampere hurrah - new cloud platforms offer up to 192 custom Arm cores, and aren't OCI exclusive, unlike Graviton or Cobalt
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Oracle launches A4 Standard cloud instances with AmpereOne M cores, offering high-performance CPU configurations and emphasizing silicon neutrality for flexible deployments.
Give your old PC new lease on life for just $10
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : Give a PC an affordable upgrade with this Microsoft Windows 11 Home license, now just $9.97 (reg. $139). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Home $9.97 $139 Save $129.03 When was the last time you updated your
