With the Powers of AI, Annoying Dorks Can Now Pretend They’re Friends With Cool Famous People
Futurism / 1h
We’re sure AI will be used to cure cancer or solve climate change any day now. In the meantime, its adherents are mostly using the astonishingly expensive tech to churn out loads of slop. It doesn’t get any more embarrassing than one of the latest trend making waves through AI circles. With the release of Google’s new video generating AI Nano Banana Pro, dorky nerds the world over are using the A
Philippine Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Joins Fleet, With All-New Cabins
400+One Mile at a Time / 1h
In June 2023, Philippine Airlines placed a major wide body aircraft order with Airbus. There’s now an exciting update, as the airline has taken delivery of the first of these jets, and we also now know exactly what we can expect onboard (thanks to Tran for flagging this). There’s both good and bad news… Philippine Airlines has nine Airbus A350-1000s on order Philippine Airlines has nine Airbus A3
Best 65-inch+ TVs for watching in dark and bright rooms
Mashable / 1h
TV specs are notoriously confusing to people who don't test them for a living. Luckily, we happen to know some people who actually do test TVs for a living: Ty Pendlebury, CNET's TV and home video editor, and Will Greenwald , PCMag's home theater and AR/VR expert. CNET and PCMag are both owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis, and both have dedicated labs for testing TVs. SEE ALSO: If dark sce
Research Reveals the Optimal Way to Optimize
Wired / 10min
The leading approach to the simplex method, a widely used technique for balancing complex logistical constraints, can’t get any better.
Doctors Warn That AI Companions Are Dangerous
Futurism / 13min
Are AI companies incentivized to put the public’s health and well-being first? According to a pair of physicians, the current answer is a resounding “no.” In a new paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine , physicians from Harvard Medical School and Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy argue that clashing incentives in the AI marketplace around “r
5 Best Monitors for the Mac Mini (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Wired / 18min
The Mac Mini is a fantastic little computer, but you'll need one of these great monitors to complete the setup.
This Netflix documentary is a powerful tribute to fearless journalism and has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Latest from TechRadar / 18min
This dramatic documentary has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it a must-add to your Netflix watch list.
4 easy Windows desktop Christmas upgrades you can do in 5 minutes
How-To Geek / 19min
Christmas is just around the corner, so it's the perfect time to adorn your Windows desktop with festive apps, widgets, themes, and wallpapers! The following decorations don't require any effort, just a few minutes of your time.
The simple Excel function that decides if your formula spills or returns one value
How-To Geek / 47min
Dynamic arrays change the rules for formula output in Excel. When I write a formula that returns a list by default, I need to decide whether I want the result to spill across a range of cells or aggregate it into a single value. To do this, I use a familiar but powerful function: SUM.
Proposed Space Station Could Be Deployed in a Single Launch
Gizmodo / 1h
A prototype of Max Space's Thunderbird could launch as early as 2027.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 21, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know team names. 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
NYT Pips hints, answers for December 21, 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
What Is Lossless Audio, and Do You Really Need It?
Wired / 1h
Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get it? Here’s what to know.
I tested JBL’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar, and its colossal power and expansive audio blew me away
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
I reviewed JBL’s flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar, and its immersive surround sound, mighty power output, and versatile design really wowed me.
Stop buying SATA SSDs: They're officially a waste of money
How-To Geek / 1h
HDDs are slow, but affordable, and still commonly used for pure data storage. NVMe SSDs are the current gold standard, with their blazing speeds and ease of use. But what's the current niche for SATA SSDs, other than appearing in PCs where there's almost no other choice?
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 21, 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
How to watch Steelers vs. Lions in the NFL online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions for free on 5Action . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . With just a few weeks left of the NFL season, both the Steelers and Lions are aiming to keep themselves in playoffs contention. The Steelers are in the hunt for a playoffs spot, currently placed as the No. 4 seed, while the Lions could bump thems
How to watch Bills vs. Browns in the NFL online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Buffalo Bills vs. Cleveland Browns for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's Week 16 in the NFL and there's a big game lined up on the road for the Buffalo Bills. Currently at 10-4 and set to clash with the Cleveland Browns, the Bills are in the hunt for the playoffs as the No. 6 seed. The Browns are at 3-11, so their sea
How to watch Jaguars vs. Broncos in the NFL online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Denver Broncos for free on 7Plus . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's south vs. west in this Sunday Football fixture, as the Jacksonville Jaguars travel to the Denver Broncos. The teams are respective division leaders in AFC South and AFC West . With the Jaguars at 10-4 and the Broncos at 12-2 this could serve
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Panthers in the NFL online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers for free on 7Plus . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Sunday Football features an intriguing battle in Week 16, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers clash over control of NFC South . Carolina are currently top on a technicality but the franchises are evenly matched this season with a
Get every creative AI tool you need in this lifetime deal for 86% off
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: For a limited time, score a lifetime subscription to 1minAI for $74.97 and get access to an all-in-one AI toolkit. Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription $74.97 $540 Save $465.03 If you’re bouncing between subscriptions just to write, design, edit, or get basic work done, you’re basically running a full-time membership circus. And let’s be
Enter 2026 with a note-taking superpower — pay $40 once, use forever
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: My Notes AI Pro gives you unlimited transcription, instant AI summaries, meeting recording, and smart organization across iPhone, iPad, and Mac — for a one-time $39.99. Opens in a new window Credit: My Notes AI My Notes AI Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription - AI Note Transcriber & Summarizer $39.99 $299 Save $259.01 If “Get more organized this year” is at the top of your mental to-do list, th
InKind Dining App: How It Works, Why I Love It, And My Experience
64One Mile at a Time / 2h
Promo: If you’re new to InKind, follow this link to get $25 off your first dining experience of $50+ There are all kinds of ways to maximize your return on dining, from using the right credit card , to taking advantage of airline and hotel dining programs . Along those lines, over a year ago I started using an awesome app that can save you money on dining. Since then, I’ve consistently used this
Bridging the hidden gap between data and decisions in the age of AI
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Businesses invest in data cleanup, but transformation only happens when infrastructure catches up.
When Something Goes Wrong With Your Flight, These People Take Charge
NYT > Technology / 2h
Inside a tornado-hardened office in Texas, 1,700 American Airlines employees manage the carrier’s operations, responding to bad weather, plane trouble and ailing passengers.
Amazon better watch out because Kobos new e-reader remote rocks
Mashable / 2h
One thing about tech these days: there aren't enough buttons. Our phones and tablets are all touchscreen, and even e-readers have lost their buttons. That's why I love the Kobo Libra Colour so much. It's one of the few e-readers that still features page-turning buttons since the Kindle Oasis was discontinued. Since Kobo understands the value of a button, it's no surprise that it's the first e-rea
Test your knowledge of Gotham's Caped Crusader with our 30-question Batman quiz
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Think you know Batman well enough? Take our 30-question quiz on the life and times of the Bat to find out.
Coros Nomad review: No, it’s not a Garmin, but it might even be better
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Coros is going from strength to strength, and the Coros Nomad keeps that winning streak going. In fact, this might be one of the best value rugged smartwatches around.
VisionQuest arrives in 2026 — but you can stream Marvel star's new 'nightmare' transformation now
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Before VisionQuest kicks off next year, star Paul Bettany has a 'nightmare' new transformation you can stream right now.
I tested HP's take on the MacBook Pro - and the HP ZBook X G1i is a surprisingly impressive mobile workstation for professionals and creators
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The HP ZBook X G1i is a mobile workstation with high-powered Intel Core Ultra processors, NPUs, plenty of RAM, powerful graphics, and excellent connectivity.
Hurdle hints and answers for December 21, 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
How to watch Hawks vs. Bulls online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls 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 . The festive NBA action continues with Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls. Both sides are hovering around the middle of the Eastern Conference standings, with eyes on avoiding the play-in. They'll need to string together
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 21
Mashable / 6h
The Moon is finally starting to come back into view, which means we're in a new lunar cycle. It will now be getting bigger and brighter each night as we work towards the next Full Moon. What is today’s moon phase? As of Sunday, Dec. 21, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent (if you're in the U.S). According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation , 2% of the moon will be lit up tonight. With so little of th
How to watch Morocco vs. Comoros online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Morocco vs. Comoros in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off with the hosts taking on Comoros. Fans will be expecting Morocco to come away with a confident win here, but anyone who has ever watched AFCON will know that you should always expect th
Enjoy faster and smarter EV charging at home with the MSI EV Life charger
How-To Geek / 7h
Sometimes, the most thoughtful holiday gift is the practical one. Electric car drivers will tell you that a reliable charging solution for their vehicle is priceless. Though electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the U.S., the charging infrastructure still hasn’t fully caught up. The at-home electric-vehicle charging market, in particular, has been stuck in a frustrating place, wit
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 21, 2025
Mashable / 8h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love a cuppa. 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 21, 2025
Mashable / 8h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like it just right. 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.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 21, 2025
Mashable / 8h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love to knit. 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 hin
Nearly a Third of San Francisco Loses Electricity
69NYT > Technology / 11h
At least 125,000 customers out of 414,000 lost power on Saturday.
Elon Says His New Rocket Is as Important as the Origin of Life Itself
100+Futurism / 11h
Multibillionaire Elon Musk has never exactly been humble about his corporate empire, but his latest comments are genuinely over the top. Speaking to influencer Katie Miller — wife of Donald Trump’s controversial deputy chief of staff — on a painfully awkward podcast appearance , Musk waxed poetic about SpaceX’s latest rocket developments. “There’s a lot coming down the pipe,” he declares at one p
Never pay for cloud storage again with this lifetime 20TB deal
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Secure 20TB of storage with this Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription on sale now for just $399.97 (reg. $4,900) through Dec. 21. Opens in a new window Credit: Internxt Internxt
