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Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
200+BBC News / 1h
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
Trump Says Nvidia Can Sell the H200 Chip to China
300+Gizmodo / 1d
The U.S government will take a 25% cut, according to the president.
PlayStation Wrap-Up sums up your 2025 console gaming habits. Heres how to get yours.
Mashable / 57min
Sony has jumped on the end-of-year recap trend , introducing the new PlayStation Wrap-Up. Debuting this year, the Wrap-Up offers a summary and statistics on your PlayStation gaming habits for 2025. What is the PlayStation Wrap-Up? Available from today , the PlayStation Wrap-Up offers a summary and statistics on how you used your PlayStation console over the past year. This includes such informati
Amazon, Microsoft pledge mega AI investments in India
BBC News / 1h
India, which is an emerging AI and cloud infrastructure hub, has witnessed a surge of global tech investment recently.
Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban
24BBC News / 1h
The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don't hold accounts.
Watch Australian teens test out social media on first day of ban
58BBC News / 1h
Teenagers affected by Australia's under-16 social media ban showed the BBC what happened when they tried to access their accounts.
Tech Life
BBC News / 1h
A popular streamer tells us about the downsides of making online content.
Kids and Teen Influencers in Australia Say ‘Bye-Bye’ to Social Media
33Wired / 1h
Starting Wednesday, Australia will prohibit kids under 16 from using social platforms. For youth content creators, it means logging off or finding creative ways to post anyway.
Watch the Day of the Devs: Game Awards 2025 edition right here at 1PM ET
Engadget / 3h
The Game Awards 2025 edition of the Day of the Devs digital showcase goes live on Wednesday, December 10 at 1PM ET on Twitch and YouTube . That’s more than 30 hours before The Game Awards itself kicks off, which makes perfect sense. It is called Day of the Devs, after all, and if we’re judging by past appearances , the event absolutely deserves its own full 24 hours in the spotlight. This year, t
Chip Company Plotted to Send Technology to China, Ex-C.E.O. Says
20NYT > Technology / 3h
The former chief executive of Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker, said Dutch officials had known for years that the company’s Chinese owner sought to move its technology to China.
Hurdle hints and answers for December 10, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Man City online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Real Madrid vs. Manchester City in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The latest batch of Champions League fixtures includes some really interesting matchups, but Real Madrid vs. Manchester City is probably the biggest of the bunch. Real Madrid have only dropped three points in this camp
How to watch Club Brugge vs. Arsenal online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Club Brugge vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This week's batch of Champions League fixtures features some cracking contests, including Club Brugge vs. Arsenal. The English side are top of the Champions League standings after winning every group stage game. Club
How to watch Villarreal vs. Copenhagen online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Villarreal vs. Copenhagen in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This week's batch of Champions League fixtures includes some really interesting matchups, including Villarreal vs. Copenhagen. The Spanish side are still seeking their first win in the group stage, but three points
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 10
Mashable / 3h
The moon is changing each night as it moves through the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a series of eight phases of the moon's visibility. Today, we're on day 20 of the cycle. Keep reading to find out what this means for tonight's moon. What is today’s moon phase? As of Wednesday, Dec. 10, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous. This means 64% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Mo
I never leave the house without this $40 gadget in my pocket
How-To Geek / 4h
I’ve had dual USB-C/A flash drives for many years—they’re nothing new. However, when I got the PNY Duo Link V3 , it changed how I used dual flash drives.
CBP Announces Plan to Look at Foreign Tourists’ Social Media Activity Prior to U.S. Entry
75Gizmodo / 5h
Posts, please.
NYT Pips hints, answers for December 10, 2025
Mashable / 6h
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
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 10, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you're familiar with Miami beach legends. 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 10, 2025
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you have a sweet tooth. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 10, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love to be recognized. 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 answ
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 10, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always making mistakes. 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 Co
Everyone Hated the McDonald’s AI Christmas Ad So Much It Got Taken Down
30Gizmodo / 7h
It united the world with its shittiness. God bless us, everyone!
Silicon Valley Is All About the Hard Sell These Days
21Wired / 8h
Sam Altman’s appearance on The Tonight Show is part of a larger charm offensive currently being waged by the tech establishment.
CoreWeave CEO defends AI circular deals as ‘working together’
TechCrunch / 8h
The CEO of the AI data center provider, which has Nvidia as an investor and a supplier, described the environment as a "violent change" in demand.
Think AI actions in Windows 11 are pointless? Microsoft is letting you banish them from the right-click menu
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Windows 11 will soon have tidier right-click menus by allowing AI actions to be fully removed from File Explorer.
Trump’s Nvidia Chip Deal Reverses Decades of Technology Restrictions
68NYT > Technology / 9h
President Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell its chips to China has raised questions about whether he is prioritizing short-term economic gain over long-term American security interests.
Unconventional AI confirms its massive $475M seed round
TechCrunch / 9h
Led by Naveen Rao, the former head of AI at Databricks, the new hardware startup is valued at $4.5 billion.
People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic
BBC News / 9h
The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025
Twitch star QTCinderella says she wishes she never started streaming
BBC News / 9h
The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job.
Trump’s Nvidia Chip Deal Reverses Decades of Technology Restrictions
68NYT > Technology / 9h
President Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell its chips to China has raised questions about whether he is prioritizing short-term economic gain over long-term American security interests.
This Is the Best Razor I've Ever Used—Save Big With This Sale
Wired / 9h
Henson Razors are engineered to give a spectacular shave with dirt-cheap generic blades.
Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages
80Ars Technica - All content / 9h
A measles outbreak that began in South Carolina at the start of October is showing no signs of slowing as officials on Tuesday reported 27 new cases since Friday. Those cases bring the outbreak total to 111. The southern state’s outbreak now rivals outbreaks ongoing in Utah and Arizona , which have tallied 115 and 176 cases, respectively. The outbreaks are threatening to cost the country its meas
Your Favorite Social Media Psycho Is Back in Killer Sequel ‘Influencers’
Gizmodo / 9h
Kurtis David Harder’s follow-up to his 2022 horror hit stars Cassandra Naud as a shifty, seductive, tech-savvy villain.
Hinge CEO steps down to launch Overtone, an AI dating app
TechCrunch / 9h
Overtone is described as "an early-stage dating service focused on using AI and voice tools to help people connect in a more thoughtful and personal way."
Now we've got robots that can chase and kick us — is this the robot revolution we signed up for?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
EngineAI tries to prove its wild combat robot videos are real by abusing its own CEO.
Repair iconic 2000s-era gadgets in upcoming indie game ReStory
Engadget / 10h
We love a little nostalgia mixed in with our cozy gaming, and ReStory looks like a perfect blend of those two. In this upcoming indie game, you play the owner of a Tokyo electronics repair shop in the mid 2000s. The trailer that dropped today shows you tinkering with some very familiar gadgets from the era, such as renamed riffs on a Tamagotchi, a Nokia brick phone, a PSP and a Walkman. You clean
Hinges founder is leaving Match to launch Overtone, an AI dating service
Mashable / 10h
Hinge 's founder and CEO, Justin McLeod, is stepping down to launch Overtone, an AI-driven dating service. McLeod launched Hinge in 2012, according to its website, and relaunched the popular dating app in 2016 "with a renewed commitment — helping people find love." McLeod mentions the relaunch in a blog post on Overtone's website , stating that public sentiment was turning on dating apps at the t
Doctors Issue Warning After Fit 50-Year-Old Gets Stroke Tied to Energy Drinks
23Gizmodo / 10h
The man was consuming three times the maximum daily dose of caffeine recommended for an adult.
Intel Takes Major Step in Plan to Acquire Chip Startup SambaNova
28Wired / 10h
The two chip companies have signed a term sheet, according to sources with direct knowledge of the agreement.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Others Create Foundation for Standardizing AI Agents
Gizmodo / 10h
Microsoft, AWS, and Saleforce are also supporting the initiative.
Forget the Apple Watch SE 3 – It looks like a big sequel to our best-ever cheap fitness watch has just leaked
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Amazfit’s Active Max smartwatch just got leaked, providing new info and photos on the affordable device.
Luxury SUV delivers Lexus-level comfort without the Lexus price
How-To Geek / 10h
If you're tempted by a Lexus NX but keep wondering if there's something roomier, cheaper, and still just as relaxing, the Toyota Crown Signia is the twist you probably didn’t see coming. It delivers an easygoing kind of luxury that feels more “effortlessly cool” than “trying too hard.”
13 Burning Questions When ‘Stranger Things 5’ Returns for Part 2
Gizmodo / 10h
The Duffer Brothers' hit drops more episodes—and hopefully some answers to the below—December 25 on Netflix.
How to watch Bigg Boss Telugu season 9 online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Kalyan is the first Ranarangam finalist, thanks to Rithu's inability to perform basic arithmetic. Here's how to watch Bigg Boss Telugu season 9 from anywhere.
Man attempts to break world record with $75 million domain name pitch, ends up empty handed instead
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Judge hands Lambo.com to Lamborghini after ruling the owner who tried to sell it for $75 million acted in bad faith.
The Best Down Comforter Deals for Winter Nights (2025)
Wired / 11h
We’ve used all of these down comforter picks on our own beds, and they’re excellent for winter (or year-round).
‘The Odyssey’ Will Drop an Epic Prologue in IMAX Theaters This Weekend
Gizmodo / 11h
Go see 'One Battle After Another' or 'Sinners' in 70mm IMAX, and you'll get an extended peek at Christopher Nolan's 2026 release.
Pete Hegseth Chooses Google Gemini to Lead the First Front in the ‘Future of American Warfare’
Gizmodo / 11h
"We are pushing all of our chips in on artificial intelligence as a fighting force," Hegseth said.
The 'world’s first' 1,000Hz dual-mode gaming monitors are coming — but they sound completely unnecessary
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Philips and AOC are pushing refresh rates on monitors to an unexpected level, with two 1,000Hz displays potentially launching in 2026.
Details Emerge on Sam Altman’s Panic Sweats
Futurism / 11h
OpenAI has long made it its number one goal to realize artificial general intelligence, which it described in a 2023 blog post as “AI systems that are generally smarter than humans,” and which will benefit “all of humanity.” Since then, experts have often accused the company of repeatedly shifting the goalposts , greatly watering down its original goal of an AI truly capable of surpassing the int
Fal nabs $140M in fresh funding led by Sequoia, tripling valuation to $4.5B
TechCrunch / 11h
The round, which was Fal’s third fundraise this year, also included a secondary sale for early investors, sources tell us.
Cashew Research is going after the $90B market research industry with AI
TechCrunch / 11h
Cashew Research uses AI to automate the market research process while still collecting real-world data from humans.
Instagram May Be Quietly Adding AI-Generated Headlines to Your Posts
Lifehacker / 11h
Few of us are under the illusion that we own the content that we post on Instagram, but we do get a say in how that content is presented—w can choose which photos and videos we share, what captions appear (or don't appear) on each post, as well as whether or not we include where the image was taken or shared from. We might not control the platform, but we do control the content of our posts—unles
United CEO Says American Is Bleeding $800 Million A Year In Chicago — Leaked Figures Put The Loss At Just $70 Million In One Quarter [Roundup]
33View from the Wing / 11h
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been boasting that American is “bleeding” $800 million a year in Chicago — but leaked internal figures tell a very different story. They put American’s fully allocated loss at roughly $70 million in just one quarter, a big number but nowhere near Kirby’s claim. Continue reading ...
Uber is installing kiosks for booking rides without the mobile app
48Engadget / 11h
Uber is rolling out kiosks for travelers to book rideshares without using the mobile app. The company is pitching the service as a convenience for international travelers who may not have a data plan, but it could also be a lifesaver if your phone runs out of juice and you don't have a way to recharge it. A passenger can use the kiosk to enter their destination and desired ride type, then will re
Slack's CEO is joining OpenAI to find the money to pay for all those data centers
Engadget / 11h
OpenAI has announced that Denise Dresser, the current CEO of Slack, will be the company's new Chief Revenue Officer. Dresser will oversee the company's revenue strategy "across enterprise and customer success," according to OpenAI's announcement, and will presumably play a key role in leading the company towards profitability now that it's reorganized as a public benefit corporation . "We're on a
Update Notepad++ now to fix a dangerous security vulnerability
How-To Geek / 11h
The popular Notepad++ text editor has been hijacked to spread malware, due to a security vulnerability in the app's update mechanism. If you have the app installed, make sure you have the latest version to stay safe.
Doctor Doom Will Toot in the Next Marvel ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Set
Gizmodo / 11h
He does what he pleases, after all.
Salesforce bets on agentic AI platform following cautiously optimistic earnings report
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Salesforce raises forecasts - Agentforce credited as driving force
Sam Altman tells Jimmy Fallon that AI is the 'equalizing force' the world needs
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Sam Altman went on the Tonight Show to tout ChatGPT’s unprecedented potential but also urged caution about AI adoption.
Big Tech joins forces with Linux Foundation to standardize AI agents
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Big Tech has spent the past year telling us we’re living in the era of AI agents, but most of what we’ve been promised is still theoretical. As companies race to turn fantasy into reality, they’ve developed a collection of tools to guide the development of generative AI. A cadre of major players in the AI race, including Anthropic, Block, and OpenAI, has come together to promote interoperability
Pebble Is Releasing a $75 Ring, but It’s Not an Oura Competitor
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When I hear that a smartwatch company is launching a ring, I assume it’s going to be a smart ring. But Pebble went a different direction, instead creating what’s basically a remote microphone that can work with your phone and other devices. It's available for pre-order for $75 , and will sell for $99 after launch. Pebble’s new ring is called the I
The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: 'Millennial Optimism'
Lifehacker / 11h
This week, young people are longing for a past they were barely alive for, roasting people who dare to read books in public, and sharing videos of the last moments their lives made sense. So, not exactly an uplifting collection of cultural observations, but I threw in some truly banger Christmas carol mashups to lighten the mood. Everything is nostalgic, melancholic, or festive—sometimes all at o
Instagram is generating SEO-bait headlines for its users' posts
Engadget / 11h
It looks like Meta has decided to turn Instagram users into unwitting SEO spam pawns. On Tuesday, 404 Media reported that the platform is generating sensational, likely AI-generated headlines and descriptions for user posts without their knowledge or explicit consent. An Engadget editor has also noticed this on their posts. The headlines are found in the pages’ code and are only visible in search
Newly Discovered ‘Hybrid’ Phase of Matter Blurs the Line Between Solid and Liquid
Gizmodo / 12h
During this phase, matter exists in a weird, precarious limbo that ultimately determines what it becomes.
NotebookLM Has a New Feature for Visual Learners
Lifehacker / 12h
Another day, another update to Google's NotebookLM , the versatile AI tool that functions like a personal assistant focused only on you and your needs. The latest update is for visual learners: You can turn your source materials into helpful infographics that give you a clear picture—literally—of what the PDFs, websites, videos, or other materials you're studying or organizing are about. How to u
DJI’s terrifying new delivery drone is its most powerful so far – the FlyCart 100 can carry 100kg loads and climb 6,000m mountains
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
DJI has launched the FlyCart 100 drone for delivering heavy packages in the most difficult environments.
4 hidden Chromebook features you’re not using (but should)
How-To Geek / 12h
It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking a Chromebook is "simple" and is only suitable for kids at school, not serious work. Yet, ChromeOS has grown into a rather mature operating system, and there are plenty of features that can supercharge your productivity or expand your options hidden under the surface of that user-friendly interface.
SpaceX reportedly planning 2026 IPO with $1.5T valuation target
TechCrunch / 12h
The company is looking to raise $30 billion, which would make it the biggest IPO ever, just ahead of Saudi Aramco's in 2019.
Grok, Now Built Into Teslas for Navigation, Says It Would Run Over a Billion Children to Avoid Hitting Elon Musk
Futurism / 12h
At least Grok has its priorities straight: it would rather sacrifice droves of children instead of its creator, Elon Musk. On X, where the AI model is allowed to run wild and respond to all kinds of user inquiries, the notoriously badly-behaved bot was asked to answer a question in the style of the quiz show “Jeopardy!”. “As Tesla’s Al,” a user asked , “Grok would plow through 999,999,999 of thes
B Capital founding partner Kabir Narang leaves to launch new investment platform
TechCrunch / 12h
Kabir Narang is laying the groundwork for a new investment platform slated for 2026 that will focus on "compounding at the intersection of technology, AI, and global capital flows."
Grab HP Instant Ink 'loophole' worth almost £126 but you have to be quick — print up to 2,100 colour pages in 90 days for free
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
HP Instant Ink trick gives you months of free printing, but the window won’t stay open for long.
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Venture X: Deciding between 2 of the best travel cards
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Chase and Capital One are leaders in the travel rewards credit card space. If you're looking for your next travel rewards credit card , the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card are both great options to consider. The Sapphire Preferred is a mid-tier travel card, while the Venture X is positioned as a premium card. Their annual fees
How to watch One Battle After Another: Streaming details for the Oscar frontrunner
Mashable / 12h
The best streaming deals to watch 'One Battle After Another' at home: Watch now Rent or Buy "One Battle After Another" on Prime Video $19.99 or $24.99 Watch now Rent or buy on Apple TV $19.99 or $24.99 Watch later HBO Max (With Ads) $109.99/year (save $21.89) Watch later Max Standard $184.99/year (save $36.89) Watch later HBO Max Student $5.49 per month for 12 months (save 50%) Watch later HBO Ma
ICEBlock app developers sue Trump administration
30Mashable / 12h
ICEBlock , an app designed to document and alert users to the movements of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is suing the Trump administration for violating free speech protections after federal officials reportedly pressured tech companies like Apple to remove the app from online marketplaces. In the lawsuit , the app's developers argue that the actions of White House officials to press
PlayStation just launched its 2025 Wrap-Up — but good luck getting it to load
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
PlayStation just launched its 2025 Wrap-Up to show users their top games, total trophies, and hours spent on the platform, but, as with last year, the experience is slow to load for some users.
The two popular Mazda SUVs that continue to drive strong sales in 2025
How-To Geek / 12h
Mazda’s sales momentum in 2025 isn’t being driven by new nameplates or radical redesigns, it’s being carried by two of its most established SUVs. Despite a competitive market packed with newer alternatives, these models continue to attract buyers with a mix of premium styling, engaging driving dynamics, and strong value that stands out in the crowded compact and mid-size segments.
Superman and Spider-Man Collide in the First Looks at DC and Marvel’s Next Big Crossover
Gizmodo / 12h
It's out March 25, 2026, and there are 11 covers in total by the likes of Jim Lee, Jorge Jiménez, and more.
Why Cursor’s CEO believes OpenAI, Anthropic competition won’t crush his startup
TechCrunch / 12h
After reaching $1 billion in annualized revenue, Anysphere CEO Michael Truell explained the features his company is focused on building out.
How to watch The Game Awards 2025 on December 11
Engadget / 12h
The Game Awards are this week, with the grand showcase for 2025 coming up on Thursday, December 11 at 8PM ET. There's also a pre-show (in case the multi-hour affair just isn't enough TGA for you) and that kicks off at 7:30PM ET. The ceremony will be a mix of honoring games from the past year and debuting trailers for future releases, so expect a couple interesting announcements to emerge from Thu
Traeger debuts Woodridge Pro Plus grill with Wi-Fi features and built-in storage cabinet
Engadget / 12h
Traeger debuted its Woodridge line of Wi-Fi-enabled pellet grills back in January. The overall theme across the Woodridge, Woodridge Pro and Woodridge Elite is the company’s reliable performance and features are available for less than the cost of its most premium models. Just before Christmas, the company is adding to the the Woodridge lineup with the Woodridge Pro Plus . For $400 more than the
This security-focused Linux distro is switching to KDE
How-To Geek / 12h
The team behind Parrot OS (often shortened to Parrot) has announced the beta release of Parrot 7.0. The update, now in testing, brings several upgrades and improvements to the distribution that
