Monday, December 22, 2025

Technology News and More-Monday Edition...

Technology News and More...




Apples iPhone Fold isnt even announced yet, and Samsung might already be working on a competitor
Mashable / 5min
Apple 's iPhone Fold might be on its way , but Samsung appears to be determined to remain the king of foldable phones no matter what. A new report says that Samsung is working on yet another foldable phone, this one with a wider form factor than its current foldable flagship, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. According to Korean news outlet Etnews , the Samsung Wide Fold (we're really not sure about t


How to watch Utah State vs. Washington State online for free
Mashable / 6min
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





Score 50% off 1Password ahead of the holidays — give the gift of cybersecurity
Mashable / 5min
50% OFF: Mashable readers can save 50% on the first year of 1Password ahead of the holidays. This discount applies to both the Individual and Families plans. Opens in a new window Credit: 1Password 1Password: 50% off Individual and Families plans If you're looking to boost your cybersecurity game in the new year, a password manager is a great place to start. There are quite a few services that we





This all-in-one AI studio is just $90 for lifetime access
Mashable / 5min
TL;DR: A single $89.99 payment unlocks lifetime access to an all-in-one AI creation platform called 1ForAll AI that handles voice, visuals, video, and even entire books. Opens in a new window Credit: 1ForAll 1ForAll AI: Lifetime Subscription (Advance Plan) $89.99 $792 Save $702.01 Even if you aren’t someone who makes resolutions, it’s hard not to wonder how you can better your life at the dawn of





Driving Somewhere for the Holidays? Here’s How to Make Your Road Trip Safe.
NYT > Technology / 13min
Be sure you have the right equipment and apps for weather and traffic, and don’t forget to check those tires. Here are more tips for hitting the highway.





She Fell in Love With ChatGPT. Then She Ghosted It.
NYT > Technology / 13min
The 29-year-old woman who created the “MyBoyfriendIsAI” community on Reddit isn’t dating (or sexting) her A.I. boyfriend anymore. She found something more fulfilling.





Welcome to Kenya’s Great Carbon Valley: a bold new gamble to fight climate change
MIT Technology Review / 19min
The earth around Lake Naivasha, a shallow freshwater basin in south-central Kenya, does not seem to want to lie still. Ash from nearby Mount Longonot, which erupted as recently as the 1860s, remains in the ground. Obsidian caves and jagged stone towers preside over the steam that spurts out of fissures in the soil and wafts from pools of boiling-hot water—produced by magma that, in some areas, si





This company is developing gene therapies for muscle growth, erectile dysfunction, and “radical longevity”


MIT Technology Review / 19min
At some point next month, a handful of volunteers will be injected with two experimental gene therapies as part of an unusual clinical trial. The drugs are potential longevity therapies, says Ivan Morgunov, the CEO of Unlimited Bio, the company behind the trial. His long-term goal: to achieve radical human life extension. The 12 to 15 volunteers—who will be covering their own travel and treatment





The Most Worrying Bits from Bloomberg’s Worrisome AI Bubble Q&A with Jason Furman
Gizmodo / 21min
I'm starting to worry that I'm not worried enough about the AI bubble.





The ultimate Christmas movie streaming list for 2025
Mashable / 34min
Some people get in the mood for the holidays by decorating a tree, baking cookies, or venturing out to look at houses draped in thousands of string lights. Others just pop on a Christmas movie to get into the spirit. Whether you're planning a mega holiday movie marathon, yearning for an old classic, or trying to mix up your family movie night with something different this year, there's plenty to





The best Christmas movies streaming on Hulu in 2025
Mashable / 34min
Christmas movies are about shameless joy, uninhibited sweetness, and guaranteed happy endings. We don’t always have to be challenged. We don’t always have to learn more about the human condition. Sometimes we just want to be happy, and this list of yuletide films, from the classics to the unconventional, are sure to spark that cozy feeling of twinkling lights and sugarplum dreams in your tired ol





The best Christmas movies streaming now on Netflix
Mashable / 34min
Do you need a little Christmas? Right this very minute? Then we recommend you head to Netflix, where an array of holiday movies are present and ready to be unwrapped. This winter, the streaming service has a festive lineup perfect for whiling away the chilly days and nights at home or picking up your mood if it needs a lift. Whether you're seeking something joyful, tragic, or even action-packed,





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 22, 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 22, 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





"It doesn’t matter which industry you belong to, data is your lifeblood" - Veeam CEO tells us why getting security and resiliency right is the key to unleashing the power of AI
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Veeam CEO outlines its bid to help companies everywhere get the most out of their AI.





Sky TV's Amadeus has a heartbreaking new ending — and it was 'frightening' for its cast to film
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
There's a big change to the Amadeus ending from the 1984 movie — and part of it was 'frightening' for the cast to film.





What is the release date for Pluribus episode 9 on Apple TV?
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Here's when you can watch the final episode of Pluribus' debut season on Apple TV.





NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 22, 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






Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stripped of Indie Game Awards due to generative AI use
Mashable / 2h
The Indie Game Awards has stripped Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 of both its Game of the Year and Debut Game awards, citing the roleplaying game's use of generative AI. Run by Six One Indie , the annual Indie Game Awards aims to highlight excellence in independent video game development. Titles are eligible for consideration in the Indie Game Awards if their developers are outside the "traditional





Desktop power in a semi portable frame? I tested the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus and it's a tank you can take to a coffee shop
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
The Dell Pro Max 18 Plus is a massive 18-inch portable workstation with more power than most would even know what to do with. It’s the developer’s dream machine, the coder's crutch, and the engineer's engine





Hurdle hints and answers for December 22, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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 Egypt vs. Zimbabwe online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Egypt vs. Zimbabwe 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 has started with a number of really entertaining fixtures. We didn't expect anything less from this electric tournament. Next is Egypt vs. Zimbabwe in Group B . All eyes will be on Mohamed Salah a





How to watch South Africa vs. Angola online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream South Africa vs. Angola 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 is keeping us all entertained through the festive period. We've already had Morocco vs. Comoros and Mali vs. Zambia , and now it's the turn of Group B. South Africa face Angola in their openi





Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 22
Mashable / 5h
The Moon is coming back from complete darkness, but it's still showing just a hint of light. Over the next few nights, it will get bigger and brighter, and soon we'll be able to spot craters, mares, and other interesting features on its surface. What is today’s moon phase? As of Monday, Dec. 22, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation , 6% of the moon will be





How to watch Mali vs. Zambia online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Mali vs. Zambia 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 is up and running. Morocco and Comoros kicked things off, but now it's time for the other Group A teams to take each other on. Mali face Zambia in a fascinating matchup. Fans will be expecting Morocc





Kubuntu Focus M2: The power and privacy of Linux without the hassle
How-To Geek / 5h
If you’ve kept up with recent technology news, you may have noticed that the world’s most popular operating system has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Users are now required to log in with a cloud account, the use of AI is basically a requirement, surveillance data is sent off to unknown servers, and users are forced to accept ever-changing license agreements that invade privacy.





The newly released Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ is already 44% off ahead of Boxing Day
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The Galaxy Tab A11+, which improves upon the popular Tab A9+ with a better chip and 128GB of base storage, can be yours for just AU$297.





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 22, 2025
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're always looking for what's next. 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





NYT Strands hints, answers for December 22, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you don't like buying gifts. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an an





Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 22, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a beachgoer. 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 h





Kogan's 2025 Boxing Day sale has up to 70% off top tech – prices from just AU$80
500+Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Score savings of up to AU$670 on TVs, vacuums, flagship phones and so much more during Kogan’s Boxing Day 2025 sale.





One of the top premium robovacs I tested in 2025 is a whopping 45% off – grab the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni now for only AU$1,378
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
My biggest issue with the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni was its price tag, and that's not as much of a problem with this huge discount direct from the manufacturer, bringing it to its lowest AU price yet.





Make an old laptop feel new again with this $35 Microsoft Office deal
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR : Upgrade an old PC with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows license , on sale now for just $34.97 (reg. $219.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $34.97 $219.99 Save $185.02 The holiday season isn’t a great time to need a new laptop. If you have an older device, getting a Microsoft Office license for i





No wonder there's a bubble - study claims nearly all of the world’s data centers are built in the wrong climate
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Most global data centers are built in unsuitable climates, straining cooling, energy, and infrastructure as AI and cloud demand rise.





Boxing Day 2025 sales in Australia have started early – these are the 75+ best deals I recommend ahead of Christmas
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Australia's Boxing Day 2025 sales have already kicked off, well ahead of December 26, and that means you can grab a last-minute Christmas gift if you need to.





Meet the Eureka Floorshine 880: The self-cleaning, deodourising hero every house needs
Mashable / 11h
When it comes to tackling the inevitable spills and messes of modern life, the convenience and power of a wet/dry vacuum cleaner are unparalleled. This category has completely revolutionised the way we approach general cleaning, allowing users to handle everything from dust to thick liquids in one go. Rendering the traditional mop obsolete, one machine that can clean up any household accident is





AI designed this Linux computer with 843 parts and dual-PCBs in just a week - and it even booted the first time
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Quilter’s AI designed a Linux computer with 843 components in one week, reducing human workload and accelerating mini PC innovation.





This Marriott Hotel Is Fed Up With Elites — The Sign Says You Are Not Even Entitled To Water
View from the Wing / 12h
A Marriott hotel got so tired of elite guests demanding free bottled water that it put up a blunt sign: you are not entitled to it. And while the message is rude, it is also basically correct—pointing to what's wrong with how Bonvoy works. Continue reading ...





A rough week for hardware companies
TechCrunch / 12h
iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes were very different companies, but they faced some similar challenges.





WhatsApp user warning - hackers are hijacking accounts without any need to crack the authentication, so be on your guard
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
WhatsApp GhostPairing attacks let hackers hijack accounts using device-linking, exposing messages and media while bypassing authentication completely.





Early PC graphics were wild: A look back at the pre-GPU era
How-To Geek / 12h
For most people, the story of graphics cards starts with Nvidia and AMD. The reality is quite different.

Sunday, December 21, 2025

No Agenda Episode 1827 - "CIS-Lunar"

 

  • "CIS-Lunar"
  • A picture named NA-1827-Art-SM
  • Direct [link] to the mp3 file
  • Experimental IPFS RSS Feed

Technology News and More-Sunday Edition...

Technology News and More...







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

Saturday, December 20, 2025

No Agenda-The Saturday Memo...




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A lot of action took place this week including the release of the Epstein files. But wait, not everything was released and now various images are being shown claiming to be from the Epstein files that are just random images of Trump and others doing not much of anything. A favorite is the picture of Trump with “five women” which the media blacked out faces to make it look more ominous. It was a photo from one of Trump’s beauty pageants. Of course this would not have been such a hot topic if Trump and Bondi had cut loose this material ”on day one.”

Then we have the MK-Ultra looking distraction shooting at Brown so an MIT nuclear scientist can be murdered. Does this have anything to do with the various nuclear scientists that have been killed in Iran? We will never know since the murderer conveniently committed suicide in a storage shed. We are told he was classmates with the nuclear scientist. What? Gay lovers?

The best part of this fiasco was the clown show in Providence, Rhode Island with a Mexican-American police chief in Lily White Rhode Island, who could not answer any simple question and sounded like a Mexican comic stereotype. And there was the black police chief of the campus police who hated police. All this was topped by a genuine Caspar Milquetoast cuck Mayor of Providence who looked like a character from central casting if you were casting for namby-pamby wimp. It was highly entertaining.

We’ll never know anything about it or we'll be fed some fiction like with the shooting of the Blackstone executive in Manhattan that was attributed to a grudge against the NFL -- then swept under the rug.

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Futurism / 2h
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U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard
NYT > Technology / 2h
Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.





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21One Mile at a Time / 3h
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I used the thinnest noise-cancelling sleep earbuds for two weeks and it had one fascinating statistic
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
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I tested the Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500 - a sleek power station hamstrung by its software
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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What's the best vacuum for deep carpet? I tested a bunch of options side by side – this one was the clear winner
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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Loop Earplugs Discount Codes and Deals: Save on Ear Buds and Gift Sets
Wired / 5h
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Hurdle hints and answers for December 20, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 20
Mashable / 7h
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Synology's BeeStation is still the easiest Google Photos replacement
How-To Geek / 8h
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‘It’s a major flaw’: AirPods 3 Pro owners are still waiting for Apple to fix its annoying static problems — and users are getting impatient
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
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Apple Watch users in Australia can soon start taking advantage of hypertension notifications
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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NYT Pips hints, answers for December 20, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 20, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 20, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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NYT Strands hints, answers for December 20, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 20, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership
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Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A
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The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal.





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47Wired / 12h
From photos of former president Bill Clinton to images of strange scrapbooks, the Justice Department’s release is curious but far from revelatory.





This Tool Can Tell You If Your Home Network Has Been Compromised
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