Fairphone updates its over ear headphones with better sound
Engadget / 1h
Two years ago, Fairphone launched a pair of modular, fully-repairable headphones called the Fairbuds XL . Now, the Dutch social enterprise is releasing an updated version where the focus isn’t just on the quality of its hardware, but on the merits of its raw materials. The 2025 Fairbuds XL ship with new “premium” 40mm dynamic drivers and stronger N52 rated magnets for “more power and enhanced bas
More Parents Are Refusing Vitamin K for Their Newborns. Here’s Why That’s a Bad Idea
Gizmodo / 58min
For around 60 years, doctors have routinely given infants a vitamin K shot to prevent uncontrolled bleeding.
The Garmin fēnix 8 just got a $350 discount at Amazon – its best-ever price
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $350: As of Dec. 9, the Garmin fēnix 8 is on sale for $849.99 at Amazon. That's a 29% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin fēnix 8 $849.99 at Amazon $1,199.99 Save $350 The Garmin fēnix 8 is one of the most advanced Garmin models. Really, there's very little it can't do. It's especially a great companion for the endurance athlete (thanks to its impressively
Uber Will Now Let Advertisers Target You Based on Your Movement and Delivery Data
Gizmodo / now
I know what you're thinking: "They weren't already doing this?"
Hurdle hints and answers for December 9, 2025
Mashable / 26min
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
Pokémon TCGs Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box is over $20 cheaper on TCGPlayer, but Amazon offers a gift card
Mashable / 26min
SAVE $20.58: Pokémon TCG's Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box is now down to $231.99 at TCGPlayer , which includes a Bulbasaur Stamped Illustration Rare promo card worth $17.07 . The same Booster Box is going for $252.57 on Amazon , but you could get a $60 instant gift card to save more. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box. $252.57 at Amazon Poss
The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is a (spendy) miracle of a bed setup. But it’s only ideal for some people.
Mashable / 26min
Like it or not, sleep is a non-negotiable aspect of being alive. We human beings require sleep to continue functioning. The problem is, for plenty of people, sleep is an elusive beast. For a gigantic list of reasons, people struggle to get enough high-quality sleep and keep that sleep schedule consistent. One of the main sleep disruptors is temperature. Some of us can sweat through the sheets in
The iPad mini is back on sale at Amazon – save $100 right now
Mashable / 26min
SAVE $100 : As of Dec. 9, the iPad mini is on sale for $549 at Amazon. That's a 15% savings on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) $549 at Amazon $649 Save $100 Apple's iPad Mini is back on sale, and, as of Dec. 9 you can save $100 on the WiFi + cellular model which is now down to $549. The iPad Mini gives you the full Apple iPad experience, but in a smal
This Hisense 75-inch QD7 TV deal is its lowest-ever price at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $202: As of Dec. 9, the Hisense 75-inch QD7 is on sale for $597.99 at Amazon. That's a 25% savings on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch QD7 $597.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $202 Christmas is the perfect time of year to treat yourself to a new TV . If you've been looking for a new TV to bring in the festive season, this latest Amazon deal on the Hisense 75-in
The Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G55C is back at its lowest-ever price at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $130: As of Dec. 9, the Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G55C is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's a 39% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G55C $199.99 at Amazon $329.99 Save $130 In need of a new gaming monitor to upgrade your setup? Look no further than this Amazon deal on the Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G55C . As of Dec. 9, this model is curren
Fairphone's newest eco-friendly headphones have a feature I wish Bose or Sony would use – and the sound's good too
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The most eco-friendly headphones just got a little bit eco friendlier – and slightly better sounding, too
All 187,460 Miles of Road That Led to Rome, Mapped
NYT > Technology / 1h
A digital atlas of ancient Rome’s highways and byways reveals a road network that was more extensive than thought.
Your own 'supercomputer' made up of old Framework motherboards? This Kickstarter project aims to achieve just that
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
FrameCluster turns unused Framework mainboards into 3D-printed rack clusters, focusing on simple organization, practical reuse, small-scale production.
How to watch the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Watch the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There is quite simply no tournament like the Africa Cup of Nations. It's an electric combination of heated rivalries , colorful fans, and football without the handbrake. We know that the eyes of the footballing world are already fixed on the 2026 Wor
How to watch Atalanta vs. Chelsea online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Atalanta vs. Chelsea in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of fascinating matchups in the latest round of Champions League fixtures, including Atalanta vs. Chelsea. These teams are tied on 10 points after five games. Everything is still very much to play for i
How to watch Bayern Munich vs. Sporting online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Bayern Munich vs. Sporting in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of really interesting matchups in the latest round of Champions League fixtures, including Bayern Munich vs. Sporting. Only separated by two points, this is a difficult game to predict. Sure, the
How to watch Inter Milan vs. Liverpool online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Inter Milan vs. Liverpool in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League is back with another round of festive fixtures, including Inter Milan vs. Liverpool. Things continue to be tough for the Premier League champions , and a trip to the San Siro isn't going t
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 9
Mashable / 4h
It's day 19 of the lunar cycle and we're close to a new lunar phase, the Third Quarter. From here, the moon will quickly get smaller each night until there's nothing left at all. That phase is known as the New Moon. But what's happening tonight, on day 19? Read on to find out. What is today’s moon phase? As of Tuesday, Dec. 9, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous. This means 73% of the moon is lit up
Move over, Peerless Assassin: There is a new budget cooling king
How-To Geek / 5h
A CPU cooler doesn't have to be expensive to be great. If you have a hot-running CPU, the ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE is all you really need. It's a chunky air cooler with two 120mm fans that do an excellent job at keeping your modern AMD Ryzen or Intel CPU cool without breaking the bank.
NYT Pips hints, answers for December 9, 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 9, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you've had to buy equipment from Academy. 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 9, 2025
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a colorful person. 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 som
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 9, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're an NBA fan. 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. Ther
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 9, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're not always nice. 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 Connectio
OpenAI races Gemini 3 to the top with GPT‑5.2 drop this week
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
OpenAI is rushing out GPT‑5.2 to regain its lead over Google’s Gemini 3, aiming to make ChatGPT faster, smarter, and more dependable.
‘Marjorie Prime’ Review: A.I. Gave Her Back Her Husband. Was It Worth It?
NYT > Technology / 7h
June Squibb stars in the Broadway premiere of Jordan Harrison’s meditation on grief and the nature of human and artificial intelligence.
What is the release date for South Park season 28 episode 5 on Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Is Trump going to be on the naughty or nice list in South Park season 28 episode 5? And when will it stream on Paramount+?
Disney Destiny’s Hercules musical features a standout projection effect that I can’t stop talking about
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Disney’s Hercules musical on the Destiny pairs real-time tracking with coordinated projection and lighting to produce an onstage illusion that supports the storytelling.
Is AI in recruitment a 'race to the bottom'?
BBC News / 9h
AI helps jobseekers to apply for hundreds of roles, meanwhile employers use AI to filter them.
A.I. Videos Have Flooded Social Media. No One Was Ready.
200+NYT > Technology / 9h
Apps like OpenAI’s Sora are fooling millions of users into thinking A.I. videos are real, even when they include warning labels.
Trump Says Nvidia Can Sell the H200 Chip to China
200+Gizmodo / 9h
The U.S government will take a 25% cut, according to the president.
Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China
82BBC News / 10h
Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.
New homes delayed by 'energy-hungry' data centres
23BBC News / 10h
The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022.
Letterboxd Video Store's first film rentals will be available this week
Engadget / 10h
Letterboxd has introduced its first wave of exclusive digital film rentals for the company’s previously announced Letterboxd Video Store. The inaugural collection is themed Unreleased Gems and includes four movies that received awards or acclaim during a film festival. The titles will be available to watch from Letterboxd from December 10 through January 9. Each film is limited to certain geograp
RFK Jr And Sean Duffy Lecture Travelers About Junk Snacks — Then Do Pull-Ups And Miss The Real Issue With Concessions
View from the Wing / 10h
RFK Jr and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy flew into National to scold airports for serving “junk” to travelers, then pivoted to a pull-up competition while ignoring why terminal concessions are so bad in the first place. Continue reading ...
Palantir responds to criticism of CEO interview with neurodivergent fellowship
Mashable / 10h
Alex Karp, the CEO of controversial tech company Palantir , raised eyebrows during a recent live interview with the New York Times . In a viral video of the discussion, Karp defended his company to the Times' Andrew Ross Sorkin, gesturing dramatically with his arms, bouncing up and down on his chair, and struggling to make his point. Palantir’s X account shared the video on Sunday morning and ann
Trump to sign order prohibiting state AI regulation
68Mashable / 10h
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he plans to sign an executive order permitting only "one rule" for regulating artificial intelligence in the U.S. "There must be only One Rulebook if we are going to continue to lead in AI. We are beating ALL COUNTRIES at this point in the race, but that won’t last long if we are going to have 50 States, many of them bad actors, involved in RULES and t
Give kids calm and educational screen time for life with this $40 app
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Give your kids non-addictive, educational, and fun screen time with a lifetime subscription to the app Pok Pok , now just $39.97 (reg. $250) with code PLAY20 through Dec. 14. Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $39.97 $250 Save $210.03 Calm screen time for kids? Though it sounds like an oxymoron, Pok Pok makes it a real possibility. This app offers low-stim
Congress removes right to repair language from 2026 defense bill
71Engadget / 10h
According to a statement from the Public Interest Research Group, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 has removed language that would have granted the US military the right to repair its own equipment rather than requiring it to use official defense contractors for maintenance. This bill is still being considered by Congress, but it is uncertain whether the right to repair
This new mini PC has four NVMe slots and dual Ethernet LAN
How-To Geek / 11h
Network attached storage devices have become increasingly popular as people search for alternatives—or supplements—to their cloud storage subscriptions. That is where a new mini PC released by Youyeetoo, which is designed primarily for use as a miniature NAS, can shine.
ICEBlock lawsuit: Trump admin bragged about demanding App Store removal
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
In a lawsuit filed against top Trump administration officials on Monday, Apple was accused of caving to unconstitutional government demands by removing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement -spotting app from the App Store with more than a million users. In his complaint, Joshua Aaron, creator of ICEBlock, cited a Fox News interview in which Attorney General Pam Bondi “made plain that the United
PhpStorm 2025.3 arrives with full PHP 8.5 support and a new theme
How-To Geek / 11h
PhpStorm has stuck around as one of the best PHP development environments, and now JetBrains has released a new major version. PhpStorm 2025.3 is now available with PHP 8.5 support, a new theme, Claude agent integration, and much more.
FTC upholds ban on stalkerware founder Scott Zuckerman
TechCrunch / 11h
Zuckerman, who used to run the stalkerware apps SpyFone and SpyTrac, claimed the ban is hurting his unrelated business.
Trump Clears Sale of More Powerful Nvidia A.I. Chips to China
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
Approval for the H200 chip followed months of haggling between tech industry backers and defense hawks.
Katsuhiro Harada is leaving Bandai Namco after 30 years
Engadget / 11h
Katsuhiro Harada is departing Bandai Namco at the end of 2025. He announced the news both with a farewell note shared on X and, in possibly the coolest exit ever, with an hour-long DJ mix. Harada's 30-year career has most closely been involved with Tekken and he's a familiar face in the fighting game community. He began as a voice actor in the original Tekken game and continued to do so even as h
SoftBank and Nvidia reportedly in talks to fund SkildAI at $14B, nearly tripling its value
TechCrunch / 11h
Skild AI is developing a hardware-agnostic foundation model for robots that can be customized for various uses.
Subaru joins controversial list of carmakers experimenting with infotainment system pop-up ads
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Pop-up ads in Subarus have been driving customers around the bend, but they aren't the only manufacturer keen on exploiting the rich revenue stream.
Disgraced Ex-Congressman George Santos Owes Hundreds Of Thousands — But Turns Down $900 From Delta And Complains About It
View from the Wing / 11h
George Santos, the former New York congressman whose fraud case left him owing hundreds of thousands of dollars, bragged on social media about refusing a $900 Delta offer to give up his seat on an oversold shuttle flight. Continue reading ...
You can now buy groceries in ChatGPT
Mashable / 11h
OpenAI and Instacart are bringing grocery shopping to ChatGPT . The two companies announced Monday that the Instacart app is being directly integrated into ChatGPT, meaning you can browse for groceries and check out, all within the popular chatbot. The aim is that users can ask ChatGPT for meal ideas or help with a recipe, then boom: buy everything they need from Instacart. "With the Instacart ap
Tesla Optimus robot falls over, goes viral
Mashable / 11h
A bizarre video of one of Tesla's Optimus robots appearing to malfunction and fall over while serving drinks at an event is going viral online. The incident happened at an "Autonomy Visualized" event at its Miami store. As Electrek writes, the Tesla event was promoted as a way to showcase the company's “Autopilot technology and Optimus.” The fall is a potential embarrassment for Tesla chief Elon
Delta now has free Wi-Fi on 1,000 planes, with rest of fleet coming in 2026
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Delta Air Lines has reached a milestone in the rollout of free inflight internet across its fleet. On Monday, the Atlanta-based carrier announced it had finished upgrading the Wi-Fi systems on its 1,000th plane. It's a milestone in Delta's yearslong plan to make onboard Wi-Fi free for all travelers — a shift that has since become a major trend across the airline industry . As of this week, around
Forget the ‘Knights of the Old Republic’ Remake, There Might Be a ‘KOTOR II’ Remake Too
Gizmodo / 11h
The *other* One of the Best 'Star Wars' Games of All Time was planned to get the remake treatment—but whether it still is remains to be seen.
The Military Almost Got the Right to Repair. Lawmakers Just Took It Away
62Wired / 11h
The final language of the annual bill that funds the US military is in. It removes provisions that would have helped ensure servicemembers’ ability to fix their own equipment.
An AI copycat of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard went unnoticed on Spotify for weeks
Engadget / 11h
Despite making some moves to address the proliferation of AI-generated audio on its platform, Spotify failed to catch a copycat making imitations of music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. The long-running experimental rock band from Australia, has been a vocal critic of Spotify and was one of several artists that took their music off the platform in the summer. The move was in response to the
See the Skies at Their Most Magical With the Best Aurora Photos of 2025
Gizmodo / 11h
Missed the auroras? These photographers have got you covered.
Petco reveals a hack exposed customer data in these states
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Mashable / 12h
Petco has confirmed that its data security breach exposed sensitive customer information. The company initially acknowledged a breach without detailing what was compromised, legal notices that were required in several states are starting to show the scope of the hack. SEE ALSO: Data breach revealed, potentially impacting several banks In filings submitted to the Texas attorney general — echoed in
Switching between Android and iOS is about to get easier
Mashable / 12h
Apple and Google are working together to make it easier for customers to switch ecosystems. The newest Android Canary build (basically a beta) started planting the seeds for easier device switching, according to 9to5google . Apple and Google told 9to5google that a quicker transfer process will be available during the new device setup phase after you buy a phone. At some point, this will be baked
Raspberry Pi is raising prices, but this open source alternative is staying affordable
How-To Geek / 12h
Are you shopping for an SBC right now? There are tons to choose from, but the conventional choice is a Raspberry Pi device. It isn't your only option, though, and looking into alternatives is worth your while.
Apple and Google Are Making It Easier to Switch Between iPhone and Android
Lifehacker / 12h
When it's time to buy a new car, you don't necessarily need to stick with the one you had before. You don't lose your cloud-based photos by switching from Toyota to Subaru, nor will your friends yell at you for ruining the group chat by buying a Kia. That's not the case with smartphones: When you buy an iPhone, it's tough to switch away from it. The same goes for Android: While it's easy enough t
Investor letter reveals skyrocketing growth of Waymo’s robotaxi rides
TechCrunch / 12h
Six months ago, Waymo disclosed it was providing 250,000 robotaxi rides. But it's grown significantly since, a leaked letter says.
Department of Commerce approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China
22TechCrunch / 12h
This news comes as a bill was introduced in Congress last week to prevent these exact kinds of chip exports.
‘StableChain’ Launch Shows How Far Crypto Has Strayed From Bitcoin’s Original Promise
Gizmodo / 12h
The centralization will continue until morale improves.
Google’s AI try-on app Doppl adds a shoppable discovery feed
TechCrunch / 12h
The tech giant says the idea behind the new feed is to display recommendations so users can discover and virtually try on items. Nearly everything in the feed is shoppable, with direct links to merchants.
Video Shows Robot Attacking CEO
Futurism / 12h
AI robots turning on us and taking over the world is something on all of our minds right now. But would it be so bad if the machines went after CEOs first? We’re mulling over the prospect of such delicious schadenfreude after watching a new demonstration from the Chinese robotics startup EngineAI. Instead of having its T800 android shadowbox some pre-programmed martial arts moves — a stunt that m
AI data centers must be stopped, green groups tell Congress
20Mashable / 12h
Local pro-environment groups in all 50 states delivered a blunt message to the U.S. Congress: Put a moratorium on new power-hungry AI data centers, or face the wrath of voters everywhere. "The harms of data center growth are increasingly well-established, and they are massive," read the letter , signed by more than 350 nonprofit groups, from Alabama Climate Reality to West Virginia Citizen Action
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Sapphire Reserve: Which is better for you?
38The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Each of Chase's personal Sapphire cards earns valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points . While the mid-tier Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) and premium Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) are in the same family, the two cards diverge in benefits, earning rates and annual fees. The Sapphire Reserve offers many perks in exchange for a high $795 annual fee, while the Sap
Lucid Motors’ former chief engineer sues for wrongful termination and discrimination
TechCrunch / 12h
Eric Bach, who was fired in November, claims a top HR executive at the automaker called him a "German Nazi."
Dr. Oz Tells His Federal Employees to Eat Less
500+Wired / 12h
“You don’t have to try every cookie on the holiday table,” wrote Mehmet Oz in an email to all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services staffers.
It’s Code Red Week for OpenAI
Gizmodo / 12h
Sometimes you light so much cash on fire that you burn the whole house down.
James Cameron Changed ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ After Audiences Saw ‘Way of Water’
Gizmodo / 12h
The director reacted to what audiences liked and didn't like about his movie for its follow-up, out December 19.
