A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving
3KNYT > Technology / 7h
It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.
South Park Writer Snagged ‘Trump-Kennedy Center’ Web Domains Months Ago
400+Gizmodo / 11h
The writer has made a habit of acquiring official-sounding domains for satirical purposes.
This year I'm buying Blu-rays again like it's 2016 – here's why you should too
22Latest from TechRadar / 17h
I'll be spending less on streaming in 2026 and buying Blu-ray instead. It isn't just about nostalgia either –here's why it makes sense.
Hurdle hints and answers for December 27, 2025
Mashable / 6min
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 27
Mashable / 6min
It's a new lunar phase tonight, the First Quarter. This is when half of the moon is lit on the right side. What is today’s moon phase? As of Saturday, Dec. 27, the moon phase is First Quarter. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation , 47% of the moon will be lit up tonight. Without any visual aids, you can spot the Mares Crisium, Fecunditatis, and Serenitatis tonight. If you add binoculars, yo
How to watch Nigeria vs. Tunisia online for free
Mashable / 6min
TL;DR: Live stream Nigeria vs. Tunisia 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 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues to deliver exactly what we wanted — exciting football from some of the best players in the world. Next up is Nigeria vs. Tunisia, probably one of the biggest group stage fixtures o
How to watch Senegal vs. DR Congo online for free
Mashable / 6min
TL;DR: Live stream Senegal vs. DR Congo 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 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has already delivered a huge number of exciting fixtures, but there's plenty more where that came from. Next is Senegal vs. DR Congo in Group D. Morocco are favorites to win this competitio
I asked ChatGPT and Gemini to invent a new winter holiday — here’s what they came up with
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
When asked to invent a new winter holiday, ChatGPT and Gemini delivered radically different visions.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is finally cheaper than getting a phone and tablet separately — here’s why you want to buy it
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has dropped in price, making it cheaper than buying a phone and a tablet separately. Here's why you'd want a foldable instead of two separate screens.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love a good drink. 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 h
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love adding your input. 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 ans
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love baking cookies. 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 Connecti
Harlan Coben's Run Away is the New Year's Day Netflix binge that will break your brain — especially the final mind-boggling twist
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
I'm still reeling after watching Harlan Coben's Run Away, which is clearly the most fun you can have on New Year's Day without moving a muscle.
A tiny smartphone for a bigger, less distracted life — just $85
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: This tiny NanoPhone is a 4G smartphone with Dual SIM and essential apps that’s on sale for $84.97 (reg. $199.99) with free shipping. Opens in a new window Credit: NanoPhone NanoPhone - A Mini 4G Smartphone Packed with Mega Features! $84.97 $199.99 Save $115.02 One of the most popular goals for the new year is to rely less on your phone . If you are in that camp, the NanoPhone Mini 4G Smart
LG to unveil a new home robot helper at CES 2026
Mashable / 6h
LG is set to show off the future of home robotics at CES 2026. The Korean tech conglomerate stated in a press release that it will unveil its newest domestic helper bot at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early January. Named "CLOiD," the robot is "designed to perform a wide range of indoor household tasks, enhancing everyday convenience and improving quality of life by making home m
How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming
TechCrunch / 6h
French insect farming company Ÿnsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 million.
‘Wicked: For Good’ Comes Home Next Week With a Bubble Full of Extras
Gizmodo / 7h
Complete your pink-and-green set with the second half of the 'Wizard of Oz'-inspired musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Scientists Make Material That Can Morph Into Anything With the Pull of a String
Gizmodo / 7h
Inspired by kirigami, a type of Japanese paper art, researchers have created a new material that transforms from a grid into any 3D structure you'd like.
Why you need to buy your next PC right now (before prices explode in 2026)
How-To Geek / 7h
If you're thinking about buying a new laptop or desktop, a GPU, a phone, or building a PC, I recommend doing it sooner rather than later. Thanks to AI, the price of memory has spiked, and it's only a matter of time before every device that packs a lot of memory (or storage) is affected.
American Airlines Overhauls Its Schedules Starting In April To Begin Running On Time — Cutting Missed Connections And Lost Bags
View from the Wing / 7h
American says it’s overhauling schedules starting in April—adding more realistic block times and de-peaking Dallas-Fort Worth—to begin running on time and cut missed connections. The airline is also investing in remote deplaning and more terminal capacity so weather and gate gridlock don’t spiral into diversions, delays, and lost bags. Continue reading ...
Uh Oh: Male Mosquitoes Can Feed on Our Blood, Too
Gizmodo / 7h
The findings might overturn a widely held belief that only females pose a disease risk to people, though more research is needed.
3 ways to have more fun with a Linux PC this weekend (December 26 - 28)
How-To Geek / 7h
So you just installed Linux on an old laptop for the first time. Or maybe you did months ago and it's just been sitting unused in your office since. Now what? Is there anything to do besides surf the web?
Hilton's crown jewel resort just leveled up: Here's what's new at the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
The Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is a fan favorite among points and miles enthusiasts. With rooms often going for more than $2,000 per night — and sometimes close to $3,000 — it's a great place to get some serious value from your Hilton Honors points . And with standard rooms now reaching 250,000 points per night , it's arguably the best possible place to use your Hilton free night certific
James Cameron Will Tell Us the Future of ‘Avatar,’ No Matter What
68Gizmodo / 8h
Cameron teased he'll reveal the plots of 'Avatar 4' and '5' in a press conference if the movies don't get made.
Don't throw away broken RAM: It's the only PC part with a true lifetime warranty
How-To Geek / 8h
Got any broken RAM sticks in your drawer? Perhaps your RAM stopped working right smack in the middle of the RAM-pocalypse? Worry not, because many memory vendors offer lifetime warranties on their products.
This surprisingly capable SUV is flying under the radar
How-To Geek / 8h
The mid-size SUV segment is packed with great options, from the ever-popular Honda CR-V and Toyota Highlander to the stylish Hyundai Santa Fe . Then there are the under-the-radar choices, like the Volkswagen Atlas, quietly doing their thing.
Deepfakes Leveled up in 2025—Here’s What’s Coming Next
22Gizmodo / 8h
Fake images, videos, and audio files crossed the “indistinguishable threshold" this year. Where do we go from here?
I've been a Windows user for over 15 years — these are the 7 key things to check on a new gaming PC
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
If you just landed a new gaming PC, these are the most important things to do before you game.
New York State will require warning labels on social media platforms
Engadget / 8h
The State of New York will now require social media platforms to display warning labels similar to those found on cigarettes. The bill was passed by the New York Legislature in June and signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday. It will apply to any platforms that feature infinite scrolling, auto-play, like counts or algorithmic feeds. The labels will caution those on the platform about pote
13 Of The Coolest Airplane Amenities In The World, From Hello Kitty To Urinals
500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
It’s amazing to think how far aviation has come in just a bit over a century. 120+ years ago, the Wright Brothers set a record by flying 852 feet in just under a minute, and today we have double decker planes that can fly virtually anywhere in the world nonstop with some really awesome amenities. I thought it would be fun to make a post with some of the airplane amenities that I like the most. Th
‘Stranger Things’ Star Jamie Campbell Bower on Playing Vecna’s Variations
Gizmodo / 9h
The actor behind Vecna, Henry, and Mr. Whatsit breaks down his complex role in season five.
Gaten Matarazzo hoped Stranger Things fans would be conflicted about Dustin in Season 5
27Mashable / 9h
The Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) viewers meet in Stranger Things Season 5 doesn't feel like the same Dustin we've known since Season 1. Gone is Hawkins' resident ball of sunshine, replaced with a sulking, angry young man who would sooner graffiti a bully's locker than belt "Never Ending Story" over walkie-talkie. Yet this transformation didn't come out of nowhere. Instead, it stems from a clear point
Oracle’s AI Push Is Leading to Its Worst Quarter Since 2001
38Gizmodo / 9h
Delayed AI infrastructure projects, rising debt, and weaker-than-expected earnings are reviving dot-com-era fears on Wall Street.
LG’s Monstrous 52-Inch 5K Gaming Monitor Will Swallow Up Your Desk
Gizmodo / 9h
Bigger is better, right?
What a knob! Startup shoves circular controller in tiny laptop dock to create perfect desktop companion — shame you have to wait four months to get it
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
HubKey Pro 2 is a crowdfunded circular controller with fully customizable keys and a dual-4K multi-functional hub.
What we listened to in 2025
Engadget / 9h
If streaming services’ year-in-review campaigns have shown us anything, it’s that we’ve spent a staggering amount of time drowning out the hum of everyday life with music, podcasts and audio series. And with some incredible new releases this year, we were really eatin’ good. Here are some of the Engadget team’s favorite things we listened to in 2025. Spiritbox - Tsunami Sea I became aware of Spir
Starlink Rival Launches Its Largest Satellite Yet for Space-Based Cellular Network
Gizmodo / 9h
AST SpaceMobile wants to launch up to 60 of its satellites in 2026.
Browser extensions are the worst way to increase your privacy
How-To Geek / 9h
Browser extensions really make the sky the limit when it comes to customizing your browsing experience, and I'm sure there are some extensions where you just can't imagine living without them. However, browser extensions that promise to improve your privacy are a bit of an oxymoron. Why? Because extensions, any extensions , are inherently damaging to your privacy.
On the Inside: What our editor used to build his Plex server
How-To Geek / 9h
There are all sorts of benefits to setting up a NAS network. All of your media and files will be backed up in one place, making everything easier to access. Of course, this also makes a NAS server an ideal way to use Plex, a service that allows you to stream all your own media.
Just unwrapped a new laptop? These are the perfect accessories under $70 I recommend you get
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Got a new laptop for Christmas? These are the must-have accessories I recommend to everyone.
The glorious, easy-to-miss moments in Heated Rivalrys finale
Mashable / 9h
Spoilers ahead for the season one finale of HBO Max's Heated Rivalry : That's a wrap for the first season of Heated Rivalry , the come-from-nowhere Canadian romance that quickly leapfrogged to the top of HBO Max's streaming series list. There is not yet a critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes for episode six, but the ultra-romantic, (mostly) languid finale certainly captured hearts on social medi
Passengers Pass Cash Up The Aisle Like They Are Buying Tickets Onboard — Airlines Used To Do That For Real
View from the Wing / 10h
Passengers on South African low-cost carrier FlySafair were filmed passing banknotes up the aisle during boarding, like they were paying fares onboard in a minibus taxi. It’s a joke—FlySafair is cashless for inflight purchases—but it points to a real throwback: airlines like People Express once let travelers board without tickets and then sold fares in the cabin. Here’s how that worked, and why i
Peninsula PenClub: Why It’s The Best Way To Book Peninsula Hotels
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Peninsula Hotels is regarded as one of the world’s best hotel groups . Peninsula has just a dozen properties around the globe, and they’re all very highly regarded, from Chicago, to London, to Istanbul, to Hong Kong. While stays at Peninsula Hotels properties generally aren’t cheap, you can maximize your value by booking through Peninsula PenClub, a program available through select travel advisor
Another X11 revival for Linux has arrived, but what's the point?
How-To Geek / 10h
For decades, desktop Linux distributions primarily used the X Window System (X11) for rendering displays and graphics, but Wayland is slowly taking over as the modern replacement. There are a few efforts to keep X alive, though, including a new project called Phoenix.
How the ‘Demon Slayer’ Studio Broke Laws of Anime Physics to Bring ‘Infinity Castle’ Fights to Life
Gizmodo / 10h
Ufotable digs into the technical and artistic magic that propelled the film's generational battle between Tanjiro and Akaza.
Elon Musk Says He’s Removing ‘Sustainable’ From Tesla’s Mission
200+Gizmodo / 10h
The future is "amazing," it's not necessarily sustainable.
How RGB Mini-LED will transform the premium TV landscape in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Mini-LED TVs that use RGB backlighting tech will arrive in a wider range of screen sizes from a wide array of brands in 2026. Should OLED TVs be worried?
Apple's iPad in 2025: the highs, lows, and what we want to see in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Apple’s 2025 iPad lineup wasn’t about flashy redesigns, but meaningful performance upgrades and the arrival of iPadOS 26 combined to deliver the most complete iPad experience yet.
‘Zombie Stars’ Might Be a Beacon in Our Search for Dark Matter
Gizmodo / 10h
To answer odd questions, physicists have odd ideas.
Supercharged performance cars are going extinct – these few remain
How-To Geek / 10h
Supercharged performance cars were once a staple of the enthusiast world, prized for their instant throttle response and unmistakable mechanical character. Unlike turbocharged engines that build boost gradually, superchargers deliver power the moment you press the accelerator. But in 2025, that experience is rapidly disappearing. As automakers chase efficiency targets and electrification, superch
Do hotel stays on Dec. 31 count toward earning status for this year or next?
30The Points Guy Articles / 11h
With just weeks left in 2025, travelers are tallying their status-earning achievements to lock in benefits to enjoy in 2026. You may hope to earn elite status for the first time this year, or maybe you're chasing a higher status tier. If you’re in either boat, you might plan to get there through organic travel or even a last-minute mattress run . It’s often much easier to qualify for elite status
Unlock Termux’s full potential: 5 essential setup steps
How-To Geek / 11h
Technically, you can start using the Termux console right away, but there is a checklist I follow after a fresh installation. It streamlines everything, so you can avoid configuring the app down the road.
The Truth About the ‘Stranger Things’ Upside Down Was in Place Back in Season 1
25Gizmodo / 11h
However, viewers were kept in the dark until season five's second batch of episodes, now streaming on Netflix.
What’s ahead for startups and VCs in 2026? Investors weigh in
TechCrunch / 11h
VCs share their thoughts on what next year could bring to the market.
3 Prime Video documentaries you’ll actually watch this weekend (December 26 - 28)
How-To Geek / 11h
Whether you're coming down off the high of Christmas or still couch-bound from all the food and libations, there's nothing quite like a good documentary or docuseries you can sink into, and Prime Video has a gravy boat full of them to choose from.
Fluffy rice and melt-in-your-mouth meats make the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker my new favorite kitchen appliance
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A rice cooker, slow cooker, stove, and steamer in one, this is the perfect multi-purpose kitchen appliance for any household.
New Year’s Eve Hotel Stay Elite Status Credit: How Does It Work?
26One Mile at a Time / 11h
With most major hotel loyalty programs , elite status is based on qualifying activity within a calendar year. So, how exactly does elite status credit work for a hotel stay on December 31? Does it count toward the previous year or the following year? While this is niche, with the new year being right around the corner, I imagine this is something that some people are curious about. Maybe some peo
“Are You From Florida?” Sets Woman Off—“You Have An Issue With Minorities.” Frontier Removes Her From The Flight
View from the Wing / 11h
“Are you from Florida?” was all it took to set off a passenger on a Frontier flight—she erupted at a flight attendant, repeatedly accusing the crewmember of having an “issue with minorities” and claiming she’d been “triggered.” The flight attendant stayed calm, told her she was “in control of your own actions,” called for security, and the woman was removed from the flight. Continue reading ...
These Smart Glasses Make Posting Straight to TikTok Less Annoying
Gizmodo / 12h
Rokid is giving its new smart glasses more camera aspect ratio options so you won't have to crop for social media.
The Creative, Inspiring People We Lost in 2025
Gizmodo / 12h
io9 remembers the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror standouts we sadly said goodbye to this year.
Apple won't make an iPhone Fold until foldables are perfect, so I don't think we'll ever see a foldable iPhone
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Why play a flawed game when it can win without playing?
Embark on a visual voyage of art inspired by black holes
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Black holes have long captured the imagination of both scientists and the general public. These exotic objects—once thought to be merely hypothetical—have also conceptually inspired countless artists all over the world. A generous sampling of such work is featured in Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes . Author Lynn Gamwell spent ten years as director of the New York Academy of Science's G
Why I don’t trust Windows copy for big files—and what I use instead now
How-To Geek / 12h
Copying around a couple of small files, like screenshots or documents, is, for the most part, normally fine. They’re normally small files, and you won’t have much trouble moving them around. The problem, however, comes when you actually have to move around a file that’s several gigabytes in size, or worse, several of them—using the regular tools meant for that purpose, your PC will be struggling.
How to watch the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas Special online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
When four friends wake after Christmas, a shocking murder changes everything. Here's how to watch the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special online from anywhere.
Chinese demonstration shows how dangerous commercial robot hacks can be
Mashable / 12h
Researchers are making headway in the "terrifying robot apocalypse" department. Yicaiglobal reported (via Interesting Engineering ) that specialists from the Chinese cybersecurity research group Darknavy recently showed off a method of compromising commercial humanoid robots that has somewhat terrifying implications if used in a real-world setting. At GEEKcon in Shangai, the researchers took a co
Samsung Refuses to Give Up on Glasses-Free 3D Gaming Monitors
Gizmodo / 12h
Samsung's got a whole family of new Odyssey gaming monitors, including a 32-inch 6K Odyssey 3D.
Toddler Takes A Job As Delta Flight Attendant — Works The Aisle Asking “Trash, Please”
View from the Wing / 12h
A Delta flight attendant noticed a toddler “needed a job,” so she put her to work. Minutes later, the pint-sized helper was marching down the aisle with a trash bag, politely asking passengers, “Trash, please” — and the whole cabin played along. Continue reading ...
Your foldable phone is slowing deteriorating
How-To Geek / 12h
I love folding phones. Seriously. I love mine so much that I ditched my laptop entirely. But the sad truth is that the inner screen, as durable as it is, can’t last as long as the outer one. It will, eventually, fail—it’s only a matter of time.
Mario Kart World vs Kirby Air Riders: which Nintendo Switch 2 racer is better?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I love both Mario Kart World and Kirby Air Riders, and here I'm breaking down the differences between the two in a head-to-head battle.
Manchester United vs Newcastle live streams: How to watch Premier League 2025-26 from anywhere in the world, team news
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
All the ways to watch Manchester United vs Newcastle live streams online and from anywhere in the only Premier League fixture on Boxing Day.
You may soon be able to change your Gmail address
Engadget / 12h
A Google support page in Hindi says the ability to change your Gmail address is on the way. The feature would allow you to replace your current @ gmail.com address with another. Your old address would remain active as an alias on the account, and all your data would stick around, unaffected. The support page (translated) says that "the ability to change your Google Account email address is gradua
Naware’s chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns
22TechCrunch / 12h
A classic hardware startup, Naware set out with a problem -- kill weeds without chemicals -- and relentlessly tinkered until they found a solution.
3 Netflix documentaries to watch this weekend (December 26 - 28)
How-To Geek / 12h
As we head into the final weekend of 2025, whether you're still coming down from Christmas or already decorating and getting your dancing shoes ready for the ball drop, put these three excellent Netflix documentaries on standby for when you want to relax this weekend.
LG announces line of premium gaming monitors that offer 5K visuals
Engadget / 12h
LG has revealed a new lineup of gaming monitors just ahead of CES . The UltraGear evo displays offer 5K visuals. Many incorporate on-device AI upscaling, taking some of the burden away from the GPU. LG says the tech will let consumers skip out on some card upgrades.
