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Hollywood’s Labor Unions Respond to Disney’s Dystopian New AI Deal
Gizmodo / 11min
The WGA and SAG-AFTRA have released statements following Disney's alliance with OpenAI.
Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins
40BBC News / 1h
The French-made role-playing game is named game of the year and also picks up prizes for music and performance.
Ice giant planets Uranus and Neptune might not be full of ice after all
Mashable / 1h
Scientists may have missed the mark when they started referring to Uranus and Neptune as the "ice giant" planets of the solar system decades ago. Like giving a certain short-armed dinosaur a name that means " terrible lizard king, " calling these planets "icy" hasn't aged well. New research from a team at the University of Zurich in Switzerland suggests the nickname was a misnomer, with the two b
Southeast Asia seeks its place in space
MIT Technology Review / 3min
__________________________ Thai Space Expo October 16-18, 2025 ___ Bangkok, Thailand It’s a scorching October day in Bangkok and I’m wandering through the exhibits at the Thai Space Expo, held in one of the city’s busiest shopping malls, when I do a double take. Amid the flashy space suits and model rockets on display, there’s a plain-looking package of Thai basil chicken. I’m told the same kind
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 12, 2025
Mashable / 5min
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
This hilarious clip of Conan OBrien blaming Jason Bateman for his parents deaths is going viral
Mashable / 5min
"You know what's weird. I swear to God, this is how I grieve." That's Conan O'Brien explaining the hilariously dark message chain he had with Will Arnett and Jason Bateman in the days after the deaths of his parents, which the two break down in the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast clip above. In a nutshell, what started as a jokey rivalry with Bateman over a party invite escalated to O'Brien
The Fitbit Inspire 3 has returned to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $30 for a limited time
Mashable / 5min
SAVE $30: As of Dec. 12, the Fitbit Inspire 3 has dropped back to its lowest-ever price of $69.95 at Amazon. This is $30 off its list price of $99.95. Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 at Amazon $99.95 Save $30 2026 is almost here, and if you're setting some fitness goals for the new year, a fitness tracker can help you stay on course. Our favorite budget pick , the Fit
The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is back on sale at Amazon — save over $10 right now
Mashable / 34min
SAVE $10.99 : As of Dec. 12, the Roku Streaming Stick Plus is on sale for $29 at Amazon. That's a 27% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Streaming Stick Plus $29 at Amazon $39.99 Save $10.99 The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is back on sale at Amazon, and it's the perfect timing for the festive season. It's one of the most popular streaming devices on the market, and fo
The AirTag 4-pack is over $20 off at Amazon — save on this functional stocking filler
Mashable / 34min
SAVE $24.02: As of Dec. 12, the Apple AirTag four-pack is on sale for $74.98 at Amazon. That's a 24% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 4-Pack $74.98 at Amazon $99 Save $24.02 Apple AirTags are back on sale, and just in time for a pre- Christmas stock up. As of Dec. 12, you can get the pack of four for only $74.98, a saving of $24.02. That works out at ju
60+ of the best Harvard University courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 34min
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Harvard University are available to take for free on edX. Do you have big plans to do absolutely nothing over the festive period . We get it. It's been a long year, and you deserve some rest. But believe it or not, there are some people out there who refuse to rest. These people are "built different." They see the holidays as an opportunity to learn, dev
Apple HomePad specs revealed in new leak
Mashable / 34min
Apple 's long-rumored smart home accessory, sometimes dubbed the HomePad, has just become a little more real. Macworld was able to obtain "leaked internal Apple code," finding several references to the new gadget (no reference to its name, though, but HomePad does have a nice ring to it.) In a pre-release iOS 26 build, this smart home hub is referenced by the codename J490. It's listed as having
AI chatbots are now integrated 'into the full texture of human life,' Microsoft study claims
Latest from TechRadar / 47min
Work questions in the day, personal questions at night, desktop for productivity, mobile for personal: Copilot reveals all.
This unique case will put a screen on the back of your iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max
Latest from TechRadar / 54min
The Selfix Case adds a second screen to your iPhone, so you can use the main cameras to take selfies.
Deadpool finally joins Marvel Rivals next season — everything announced for Season 6's monster hunting mayhem
Latest from TechRadar / 54min
Marvel Rivals Season 6 has been revealed at The Game Awards, and Deadpool is the next Hero. Here's what we know so far.
How to unblock XNXX for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites for free with a VPN . The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . The online world is full of content restrictions and blockades. It might not always seem like that, but look around. More and more restrictions on your movement are coming into force. Porn naturally comes with a lot of restrictions , but there's really nothing wrong with adults visiting thei
Scan anything, anywhere with this app — now $42 for life
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Make scanning a breeze with this lifetime subscription to SwiftScan VIP for just $41.99 (reg. $199.99) with code SCAN through Dec. 21. Opens in a new window Credit: SwiftScan SwiftScan VIP: Lifetime Subscription $41.99 $199.99 Save $158 No home office? No problem. Gone are the days when you needed a whole separate room to hold your computer and all the necessary equipment — you can now sc
Make 2026 the year you finally learn piano with this AI-powered app
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Learn something new with this lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons , now just $109.97 (reg. $299.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Skoove Skoove Premium Piano Lessons: Lifetime Subscription $109.97 $299.99 Save $190.02 Want to learn an instrument in 2026? How about piano? It’s easier than ever with Skoove Premium Piano Lessons . This innovative app helps you learn to pla
Paul Mescal movies ranked by Sad Boyness
Mashable / 1h
In a few short years, Paul Mescal has gone from rising Irish actor to major movie star with an Academy Award nomination to his credit. His vulnerable turns in Normal People , Aftersun , and All of Us Strangers have secured him a spot in the hallowed halls of Internet Boyfriends. But what sets Mescal apart from Ryan Gosling, Timothée Chalamet, Pedro Pascal, and Jonathan Bailey is his supreme abili
Why The Hollow Man novel is crucial to Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Mashable / 1h
The central locked room mystery of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery sees writer-director Rian Johnson drawing on a long literary history. The film takes many cues from the likes of authors including Agatha Christie and Edgar Allan Poe , but one particular novel is crucial to the core puzzle: John Dickson Carr's The Hollow Man . The American author's 1935 mystery novel, which features his re
Harold Hamm, Oklahoma Oil Tycoon, Allies With Trump to Reshape U.S. Energy
NYT > Technology / 1h
Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump.
Expanded carrier screening: Is it worth it?
MIT Technology Review / 1h
This week I’ve been thinking about babies. Healthy ones. Perfect ones. As you may have read last week, my colleague Antonio Regalado came face to face with a marketing campaign in the New York subway asking people to “have your best baby.” The company behind that campaign, Nucleus Genomics, says it offers customers a way to select embryos for a range of traits, including height and IQ . It’s an e
The Anker Solix C300 power station is over $80 off at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $84.06: As of Dec. 12, the Anker Solix C300 is on sale for $214.94 at Amazon. That's a 28% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C300 $214.94 at Amazon $299.99 Save $85.05 Portable power stations don't have to cost thousands of dollars. Of course, if you're looking for a powerful unit to power your whole house for days on end, these options will naturall
Bose QuietComfort earbuds are down to their lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $50 right now
Mashable / 1h
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Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech
20BBC News / 1h
UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.
Evolved Novelties Pleasure Puff Inflatable Rabbit Review: A-Spot Stimulation
Wired / 2h
If A-spot stimulation doesn't mean much to you, the Pleasure Puff likely won't excite.
Remedy confirms that Control Resonant is the sequel to its critically acclaimed paranormal action game, and it's coming in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Remedy Entertainment has finally revealed Control Resonant, the highly anticipated sequel to its critically acclaimed paranormal action game Control.
Want a 70TB HDD before 2030? Seagate researchers may have reached the holy grail of 7TB per platter
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Seagate demonstrates experimental 70TB HDDs using HAMR and SMR, with projections suggesting 10TB per platter within a few years.
This $69 mechanical keyboard has features that usually cost $200
How-To Geek / 5h
If you want the most satisfying typing experience and a decent gaming keyboard, you should opt for a mechanical.
China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S., Including Chips
36NYT > Technology / 6h
For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
Hurdle hints and answers for December 12, 2025
Mashable / 6h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 12
Mashable / 6h
We've reached the last phase of the lunar cycle before the New Moon. This means that each night the moon will appear less and less visible, until there's nothing to see at all. Keep reading to see what this means for tonight's moon. What is today’s moon phase? As of Friday, Dec. 12, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 43% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Obs
Everything announced and all the winners at The Game Awards 2025
Engadget / 6h
This year at The Game Awards, if your game wasn’t melodramatic, mechanically innovative, beautifully presented and aggressively French, it didn’t stand a chance. The Game Awards 2025 wrapped up on the evening of Thursday, December 11 with a record-breaking showing by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive. The game received the most nominations and wins in the show’s 12-year histor
Housemarque's Saros is delayed to April 30
Engadget / 6h
PlayStation had said on X that it would have news about Saros at The Game Awards, and unfortunately, fans excited for the new Housemarque project will need to wait a little longer to get their hands on it. The game has been delayed from its planned March release. But there's only a short time until the new date of April 30, and pre-orders are open now. Star Rahul Kohli appeared at The Game Awards
4:LOOP is a co-op shooter from the creator of Left 4 Dead and JJ Abrams' Bad Robot
Engadget / 7h
The next game from Left 4 Dead designer Mike Booth is putting a sci-fi spin on his last game's co-op action, based on a trailer Booth and producer JJ Abrams shared at The Game Awards 2025. The new game is called 4:LOOP , and it's the first project entirely developed by Bad Robot Games , film production company Bad Robot's game studio. 4:LOOP combines the four-player co-op action of Left 4 Dead ,
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a podracing game set for 2026
Engadget / 7h
Why have one Star Wars game announcement at an edition of The Game Awards when you can have two? Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a podracing (and speeder racing) game from Fuse Games , a studio established in 2023 by former Burnout and Need for Speed developers. It's scheduled to hit PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2026. The action here is set after the fall of the Empire. With the galaxy in rebuild
‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Is Speeding Into Our Hearts
Gizmodo / 7h
Now this is podracing, among other things.
Exodus is delayed to early 2027
Engadget / 7h
So there's good news and bad news about the highly anticipated Exodus coming out of The Game Awards this year. The good news is that there's a fresh trailer showcasing more of the game. The bad news is that the game won't be out until early 2027. The game was originally announced two years ago (also at The Game Awards) and had been pegged for release in 2026. We may be waiting longer to get our h
Pluribus episode 7 ending explained: what happens to Carol and Manousos in the new Apple TV show?
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The antepenultimate episode of Pluribus season 1 puts two of its main characters through the physical and emotional wringer.
Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
79BBC News / 8h
California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.
NYT Pips hints, answers for December 12, 2025
Mashable / 8h
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 hints today: Clues, answers for December 12, 2025
Mashable / 8h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a gardener. 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 12, 2025
Mashable / 8h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love old poetry. 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. Th
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 12, 2025
Mashable / 8h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love big cars. 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 hi
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic announced as a KOTOR spiritual successor
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Over two decades after the release of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II , a new project described as a “spiritual successor” to that seminal RPG series was announced at The Game Awards Thursday night. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will be a collaboration between Lucasfilm Games and Arcanaut Studios, a new development house being launched by original KOTOR director Casey Hudson. Huds
Jonathan Blow has spent the past decade designing 1,400 puzzles for you
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Back in 2016, after six-and-a-half years spent working on puzzle-adventure opus The Witness , Jonathan Blow says he needed a break. He tells Ars that the project he started in The Witness’ wake was meant to serve as a quick proof of concept for a new engine and programming language he was working on. “It was supposed to be a short game,” that could be finished in “like a year and a half or two ye
Lara Croft will return in Tomb Raider: Catalyst and a new remake
Engadget / 8h
The last mainline Tomb Raider game was 2018’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider , and after spending a few years in video game purgatory, Lara Croft is coming back in two new games. At The Game Awards 2025, Amazon Game Studios announced that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will reimagine of one of the hero’s early adventures in 2026, and Tomb Raider: Catalyst will continue the series in 2027. Catalyst is
Surprise! Deadpool Is Also Coming to ‘Marvel Rivals’
Gizmodo / 8h
The merc with a mouth will be the next character to join Netease's Marvel Comics shooter early next year.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight swoops onto PC and consoles on May 29
Engadget / 8h
It didn't take too long for a game that a whole bunch of people are excited about to swoop into Grand Theft Auto VI 's old release week. Or maybe Rockstar had an idea of was what was coming and delayed its blockbuster by six months to get out of the way of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight . Either way, TT Games and Warner Bros. Games brought a new trailer to The Game Awards and revealed tha
The First Trailer for the New ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Really Looks Like That
67Gizmodo / 8h
Director Kitao Sakurai's 'Street Fighter' movie kicks its way into theaters in 2026.
South of Midnight is coming to PS5 and Switch 2 next spring
Engadget / 8h
South of Midnight is heading to PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 in Spring 2026, developer Compulsion Games announced on X . The third-person action-adventure game launched as an Xbox and PC exclusive, but like plenty of Microsoft's other first-party games, it's heading to competitors' consoles. Mixing platforming with magic-infused combat in a unique setting inspired by the folklore of the South, Comp
Trump orders creation of litigation task force to challenge state AI laws
Engadget / 8h
On Thursday evening, President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for a single, nationwide regulatory framework governing artificial intelligence at the expense of the ability of different states to regulate the nascent technology. “To win, United States AI companies must be free to innovate without cumbersome regulation,” the order states. “But excessive State regulation thwarts this
The devs of SOMA are back with a spiritual successor called Ontos
Engadget / 8h
Frictional Games is back with a new game that looks primed to carry on the studio's tradition of excellence in horror. It's called Ontos , and it's slated to launch on PC, PlayStation and Xbox next year. The trailer debuted during The Game Awards 2025. The company's past projects include Amnesia: The Dark Descent and SOMA , and this new title is also looking pretty dang creepy. It looks like thin
Control Resonant steps into a larger world that's inspired by Neon Genesis Evangelion
Engadget / 9h
Remedy Entertainment's Control is a bizarre yet totally captivating action game that feels like Die Hard by way of David Lynch. In Control: Resonant , players step into the role of the original game's most enigmatic and unsettling characters for their own jaunt through a 'new-weird' world outside The Oldest House. Just ahead of the reveal at The Game Awards, we got an early look at Control: Reson
Trump signs AI executive order, aims to stop state laws
Mashable / 9h
AI is still the Wild West when it comes to government regulation. But 2025 was the year U.S. states started to make an effort. Some states, including California and New York , passed legislation that required some pretty basic things from AI companies — including transparency, whistleblower protections, and the well-being of teen users in particular. Tech world proponents of unfettered AI innovat
What is the release date for Landman season 2 episode 5 on Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
After last week's emotional outing, Landman season 2 episode 5 could be a huge turning point. But when is it on Paramount+?
Larian Studios is returning to the Divinity series with... Divinity
Engadget / 9h
Larian Studios didn’t rest on its laurels for long. Two years after taking home the Game of the Year prize for Baldur’s Gate III at The Game Awards, the developer popped up again at the 2025 edition of the ceremony to announce its upcoming project, which is the next entry in the Divinity series. Simply called Divinity , this will be the studio’s biggest game to date with “more breadth and depth t
Ten years after The Witness, Jonathan Blow's next massive puzzle game is almost ready for primetime
Engadget / 9h
Many of the big announcements at The Game Awards are for completely new projects, some of which are total surprises (if you had an Okami sequel on your bingo card last year, you're either in the know or probably used up all your luck for the next few years). We'll often get updates on games that were previously announced too. The trailer for Order of the Sinking Star is something a little differe
Coven of the Chicken Foot is the debut game from Naughty Dog alum Bruce Straley's indie studio
Engadget / 9h
Coven of the Chicken Foot has a lot of things going for it already, in my book. It stars a hero rarely seen in video games, an elderly woman, and it has gorgeous storybook-style art in a lush fantasy setting. It’s a single-player puzzle platformer, it relies on wordless storytelling and the woman, a witch named Gertie, travels with a creepy-cute companion. Plus, Gertie has chicken feet. I love he
World launches its ‘super app,’ including crypto pay and encrypted chat features
21TechCrunch / 9h
Tools for Humanity, the company behind the app, is seeking to expand its "real human network."
How to watch Die My Love: Stream Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinsons feral love story at home
Mashable / 9h
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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is a new action RPG from the director of Mass Effect and KOTOR
Engadget / 9h
The Game Awards kicked off with a bang, showing the world premiere of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic . It's a brand new action role-playing game that will be directed by Casey Hudson, who previously headed up several notable BioWare games you probably know like Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic . There’s not much to go on in the trailer, but the game simply existing is a
The Old Republic Returns to ‘Star Wars’ Video Games
Gizmodo / 9h
Expected to see the 'Knights of the Old Republic' remake at the Game Awards tonight? Too bad: have a *brand new* game instead.
Capcom's Pragmata is coming your way on April 24
Engadget / 10h
Capcom’s long, long-delayed sci-fi shooter Pragmata finally has a release date. It’s headed your way on April 24, 2026 on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and — as Capcom confirmed in a trailer at The Game Awards — Nintendo Switch 2. You don’t have to wait another four months to try it out, though. A gameplay demo is out now on Steam . It will be available for consoles at a later date. Pragmata first
Calling all gamers: Prime members can score exclusive deals thanks to The Game Awards — but only for 24 hours
Mashable / 10h
SAVE 25% ON NOMINATED GAMES: During The Game Awards , Prime members can score exclusive deals on Amazon, including on nominated games. Score 25% off Split Fiction , Kingdom Come: Deliverance II , Sonic Racing: Crossworlds , and Elden Ring Nightreign . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Exclusive Prime member deals during The Game Awards Get 25% off nominated games and up to 20% off gear. The bi
Bradley the Badger looks like Wreck-It Ralph as a real video game
Engadget / 10h
A lot of trailers drop during The Game Awards, but the comedy of Bradley the Badger stood out from the pack. The conceit is similar to Wreck-It Ralph . Bradley, the protagonist of a fictional platforming series, is suddenly transported into the worlds of other unfinished video games; the trailer shows a badger-ified Bloodborne , Cyberpunk 2077 and The Last of Us . He also has access to a kit of d
Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws
100+Wired / 10h
The order creates a Justice Department task force to challenge state AI laws and directs the Commerce Department to pull future broadband funding from states that pass “onerous” legislation.
Stanford’s star reporter takes on Silicon Valley’s ‘money-soaked’ startup culture
28TechCrunch / 10h
His reporting on a Stanford University president put Theo Baker on the map, but his upcoming book may cement his reputation as the rare young journalist willing to challenge Silicon Valley's startup machine.
GPT-5.2 vs Gemini 3 — How the two heavyweight models compare on benchmarks, price, and feature set
Mashable / 10h
OpenAI's latest AI model GPT-5.2 is here . But how does it compare to its biggest competitor, Google's Gemini 3? The ChatGPT creator launched the GPT-5.2 on Thursday, and it's currently rolling out to paid ChatGPT customers, with wider access to follow. It comes on the heels of a leaked memo, in which OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared "code red" for the AI company. OpenAI is facing steeper competiti
Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' $40bn stablecoin crash
29BBC News / 10h
In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.
Google launched its deepest AI research agent yet — on the same day OpenAI dropped GPT-5.2
29TechCrunch / 10h
For the first time, developers can embed Google's Deep Research tool, based on Gemini 3 Pro, into their own apps.
'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
39BBC News / 11h
Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
Trump Moves to Stop States From Regulating AI With a New Executive Order
500+NYT > Technology / 11h
The order would create one federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Bring home this 65-inch TCL 4K QLED TV for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $200.02: As of Dec. 11, get the 65-inch TCL 4K QLED TV for $499.97 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $699.99. That's a discount of 29% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 65-inch TCL 4K QLED TV $499.97 at Amazon $699.99 Save $200.02 It might be hard to believe, but TVs are relatively cheap these days. If you're trying to find a great one for entertain
The Game Awards 2025: Biggest announcements, surprises, winners
Mashable / 11h
Gaming’s biggest night of the year is in the books. The Game Awards 2025 rewarded the most notable games of 2025. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took home the coveted Game of the Year award. It also set a new record with the most wins at 8 — beating out 2020’s The Last of Us Part 2 , which won 7 awards. Check out the full list — and below it, our pick from a plethora of announcements from games comp
Everything is fine: Disney CEO Bob Iger says OpenAI deal isnt a threat to creatives.
Mashable / 11h
The House of Mouse recently announced a surprise $1 billion deal with OpenAI , which will bring about 200 Disney characters, props, and other copyrighted items to ChatGPT and Sora , OpenAI's AI chatbot and video app. So, if you've ever wanted to make a video of yourself hanging out with Deadpool and wielding a lightsaber, you'll be able to do exactly that starting in 2026. And though many artists
Apple (mostly) loses its appeal in Epic Games case
Engadget / 11h
Apple has clawed back a bit of ground in its legal fight with Epic Games that could have wide-reaching consequences for all app developers. Today, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals mostly upheld a previous contempt ruling regarding fees Apple levied on third-party payment systems. However, the judges did decide to reverse the order that Apple cannot charge any commissions on those external pa
Runway claims its GWM-1 “world models” can stay coherent for minutes at a time
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
AI company Runway has announced what it calls its first world model, GWM-1. It’s a significant step in a new direction for a company that has made its name primarily on video generation, and it’s part of a wider gold rush to build a new frontier of models as large language models and image and video generation move into a refinement phase, no longer an untapped frontier. GWM-1 is a blanket term f
Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban for kids
40BBC News / 11h
It said the landmark policy has serious implications for Australians' privacy and political rights.
Instead of fixing WoW’s new floating house exploit, Blizzard makes it official
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Long-time World of Warcraft players have been waiting 21 years for the new in-game housing features that Blizzard officially announced last year and which launched in early access last week . Shortly after that launch, though, players quickly discovered a way to make their houses float high above the ground by exploiting an unintended, invisible UI glitch . Now, Blizzard says that the overwhelmin
I wasn’t convinced there was a need for the LG StanByMe 2 TV – but I’m completely sold on this rollable display after 3 weeks with it
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The LG StanByMe 2 is a unique TV proposition and I wasn't sure I'd find a need for it at home – how wrong I was.
The TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet is back down to a record low price of under $240
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $130: The TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus Android tablet is on sale at Amazon for $239.99, down from the list price of $369.99. That's a 35% discount that matches the record-low price. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus Android tablet $239.99 at Amazon $369.99 Save $130 A new tablet for 2026 could be the fresh start we all crave. You have tons of options these days if you're looking
Turn PDF headaches into hassle-free workflows with this $24 tool
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Make peace with PDFs with this lifetime subscription to PDF Converter and Editor , now just $23.99 (reg. $99.99) with code CONVERT through Jan. 11. Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker PDF Converter & Editor: Lifetime License $23.99 $99.99 Save $76 PDFs don’t have to be frustrating. Whether you edit PDFs daily or just every now and then, the right tool for the job makes a big differenc
Stop doomscrolling and learn something new in your spare time with this $40 app
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TL;DR: Learn new concepts in 15 minutes with this lifetime subscription to Headway Premium , on sale now for just $39.99, the best price on the web, with code SUMMARY20 through Jan. 31. Opens in a new window Credit: Headway Headway Premium: Lifetime Subscription $39.99 $299.95 Save $259.96 Do you have some lofty goals for 2026? Whether you have a lengthy TBR list or you are just hoping to learn s
Which brand has the best pet hair tool? I tested a whole bunch – here are the results
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
If you need a tool to de-fuzz your sofa, these are the brands to buy.
ChatGPT 5.2 is here and all about being a better thinker – here are the 3 things you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
ChatGPT 5.2 is here and offers the smartest, most dependable version of the AI chatbot yet.
‘Doctor Who’ and the Disintegration of 2025
29Gizmodo / 12h
2025 should've been a banner year for 'Doctor Who,' but instead it almost became one of its darkest hours.
Why I’m happily holding on to my Capital One Venture X Rewards card for a third year
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
I've just paid my third annual fee for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card , and I did so with zero hesitation. The reason is simple: Year after year, this card essentially pays me to keep it open, and I come out ahead. Here's why this card has been one of the most rewarding I've ever held — long after the excitement of the first-year welcome bonus wore off — and why I plan to keep it f
Please Enjoy Laughing at the Prediction Markets, in Full Meltdown, After Time’s “Person of the Year” Reveal
Futurism / 12h
Just as many had predicted , Time magazine once again took some liberties with its annual “Person of the Year” issue. Besides blocking users from reading its website with an AI chatbot , the magazine anointed the “architects of AI” as its most important visionaries of 2025, eschewing the definition of “person” yet again. The eyeroll-inducing announcement was met with plenty of incredulity, especi
Do Kwon, Crypto Entrepreneur Who Caused 2022 Crash, Sentenced to 15 Years
500+NYT > Technology / 12h
Do Kwon, who designed the virtual currencies Luna and TerraUSD, which plunged in 2022, had pleaded guilty to fraud.
Southwest Has A Secret “Infinite Legroom” Seat — Here’s Why It Exists And How To Grab It
View from the Wing / 12h
Southwest has a “secret” infinite-legroom window seat on its 737-800s and MAX 8s: 16A and 16F, with nothing at all in front of them. They only exist because FAA overwing-exit rules force Southwest to delete the window in the row ahead, and a 175-seat cap in the pilot contract means that missing seat costs the airline nothing. I’ll show exactly where to find these seats, why they exist, and how ot
Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
71Wired / 12h
The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced today for lying about “experimental” coins that blew a $40 billion hole in the crypto economy.
Flip's affordable NBN plan pricing doesn't mean you'll be left high and dry if you ever need help
200+Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Finding an affordable and reliable NBN service is one thing, but can you be sure you'll get satisfactory support further down the line? This Aussie-owned telco stakes its reputation on it.
Warnings Mount in Congress Over Expanded US Wiretap Powers
21Wired / 12h
Experts tell US lawmakers that a crucial spy program’s safeguards are failing, allowing intel agencies deeper, unconstrained access to Americans’ data.
RFK Jr.’s Health Department Is Pondering a National Men’s Health Initiative
100+Wired / 12h
At an FDA discussion of testosterone replacement therapy, a top official called for special health centers to address a “men’s health crisis.” Others called to ease men’s access to hormones
