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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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Technology News and More-Last Day of the Year Edition....
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Heres everything Elon Musk promised in 2025 – and failed to deliver
58Mashable / 7h
By now, everyone knows that Elon Musk is very much an optimist when it comes to making predictions. That's the nice way to put it. To be blunt, Musk is a "bullshit artist." He makes promises he can't keep. For example, everyone now is likely very familiar with his infamous 2011 interview with the Wall Street Journal where he said he'd put a man on Mars in 10 years. That was 14 years ago now and w
Air France-KLM Flying Blue: Why It’s The Most Useful SkyTeam Mileage Currency
2KOne Mile at a Time / 17h
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is in my opinion the most useful SkyTeam frequent flyer program for redeeming miles, and for that matter, one of the most valuable frequent flyer programs for transatlantic business class awards. In this post, I’d like to take a big picture look at where I see value with Flying Blue, and why it’s a program that I redeem a lot of miles through. Air France-KLM Flying Blue
Samsung is reportedly readying a Brain Health feature to check for early signs of dementia
Latest from TechRadar / 19h
Brain Health by Samsung is apparently going to be launching at the CES 2026 show in January.
I'm a professional photographer and asked ChatGPT to critique my photos – here are 4 things I learned
Latest from TechRadar / 33min
AI can offer some surprisingly insightful feedback on how you can improve your photography, if you know how to prompt it correctly
Dyson's latest flagship vacuum isn't great – but these 2 particular innovations are genius
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
These innovations couldn't save the V16 – but they could shine in the next flagship vacuum.
The phone is dead. Long live . . . what exactly?
30TechCrunch / 3h
"We're not going to be using iPhones in 10 years," Callaghan says flatly. "I kind of don't think we'll be using them in five years."
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 31
Mashable / 3h
It's the last Moon of the year, and it's putting on a show. It's so close to being full, so there's plenty you can see when you look up tonight. What is today’s moon phase? As of Wednesday, Dec. 31, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation , 88% of the moon will be lit up tonight. With just your naked eye, you'll be able to see the Mares Fecunditatis and Sereni
How to watch Mozambique vs. Cameroon online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Mozambique vs. Cameroon in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations sees out the year with a final day of group games. It's already been a thrilling tournament in Morocco , and the final games come from Group F , including Mozambique vs. Ca
How to watch Gabon vs. Ivory Coast online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Gabon vs. Ivory Coast in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's the final day of group games in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and defending champions Ivory Coast are in action against Gabon. Ivory Coast are one of a handful of teams who could realistically win the whole tourna
How to watch Equatorial Guinea vs. Algeria online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Equatorial Guinea vs. Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations wraps up the group stage, there are still a number of must-watch games to be played. Any game in the tournament with Algeria's Riyad Mahrez comes with a certain interest. The fo
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 31, 2025
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're preparing your resolutions. 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 serv
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 31, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love going in circles. 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 answ
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 31, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're an emergency worker. 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 Conne
Hurdle hints and answers for December 31, 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
LG announces new line of xboom speakers ahead of CES
Engadget / 7h
LG just revealed several new speakers in the xboom line ahead of CES 2026 . These speakers are part of an ongoing collaboration with will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas, who is on board as the "experimental architect" involved with "development, design and brand marketing." These speakers are fairly different from one another, but they all have AI in common. Each speaker includes an algorithm that aut
Uganda Airlines Meltdown: Flights Delayed By Days, Passengers Riot
22One Mile at a Time / 8h
While it’s not getting a lot of attention outside of Africa, Uganda Airlines is having quite the crisis, as the airline has been an operational disaster for weeks now (thanks to @MeenzMev for flagging this). What’s actually going on here, and what’s causing these problems? Uganda Airlines faces major issues after A330 grounded Uganda Airlines is the small national carrier of Uganda, which launche
Everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy S26: Leaks, rumors, and release date
Mashable / 8h
Samsung usually launches its next wave of flagship devices over the winter, and all signs point to an early 2026 launch for the Samsung Galaxy S26 — and the Galaxy Z TriFold . The Galaxy S25 was released in early February, and the Galaxy S24 before it came in late January. Thus, it stands to reason that the Galaxy S26 will come around the same time in 2026. While Samsung hasn't announced any upco
Aoostar's new eGPU has an 800W PSU and a TB5 connector, and yet fails to include an M2 connector or a LAN port
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Aoostar’s AG03 eGPU dock provides modern connectivity and power support while lacking M.2 storage and Ethernet for full desktop use.
Invest smarter with this $56 AI-powered investment tool
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: For $55.19, Sterling Stock Picker helps you pick smarter stocks using the power of AI. Opens in a new window Credit: Sterling Stock Picker Sterling Stock Picker: Lifetime Subscription $55.19 $486 Save $430.81 Financial freedom is a goal for many, but the world of side hustles, stocks, and saving accounts can be overwhelming. If looking as the NASDAQ makes your head spin or you get decision
Still emptying your own vacuum? You're about to be in the minority if the big brands have any say in it
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
You heard it here first – auto-empty docks are going to hit the mainstream in 2026.
China's first real gaming GPU is here, and the benchmarks are brutal
How-To Geek / 9h
I've always argued that we desperately need competition in the GPU space, which is why I was very happy when Intel broke into the GPU market—even as it only made mid-range and budget cards.
Lady Loki Might Be the Most Impressive ‘Marvel Rivals’ Skin Yet
Gizmodo / 9h
The trickster goddess descends on 'Rivals' in style later this week.
How credit cards can help you kick off your New Year’s resolutions
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Happy New Year! As we close out the year and look to the next, many of us are making resolutions to be better in the new year. And what’s better than being rewarded for keeping those resolutions? With the right credit card , you can save money and earn valuable rewards as you practice your resolutions — no matter what they are. Here are our favorite ways credit cards can help you stick to your 20
Yes, the 33rd Ryzen AI Max+ 395 device is coming — a cube-like Thunderobot station has an SD card reader and front-facing USB ports
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Thunderobot Station brings Ryzen AI Max+ 395 to a compact cube desktop with front-facing ports, alongside laptops and desktops at CES.
Disney to Pay $10 Million After Feds Say It Broke Kids’ Privacy Rules on YouTube
Gizmodo / 10h
The DOJ accused Disney of mislabeling videos aimed at children, resulting in targeted ads and unlawful data collection.
Delta Cancelled 689 Flights in Three Days — The Union Contract Catch-22 That Left Planes Without Pilots
View from the Wing / 10h
Delta cancelled 689 flights in just three days, and the problem wasn’t lingering weather — it was a union-contract catch-22 that made last-minute pilot staffing break down. A chain of rules around automated trip offers and “auto-accept” windows created a timing trap: open trips piled up faster than schedulers could award them, and cancellations followed even as conditions normalized. Continue rea
What does 2026 have in store for AI? We asked ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — here's what they said
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Here's what ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude predict about AI in 2026.
5 Outlook settings that instantly make your inbox cleaner
How-To Geek / 10h
Is your Outlook inbox so packed that important emails slip through the cracks, leaving you feeling overwhelmed? If so, you’re not taking advantage of features that help keep everything under control. Here’s how you can filter out the noise, surface what truly matters, and keep your inbox organized.
The OneXSugar Wallet is an upcoming retro handheld with a 4:3 foldable screen
Engadget / 10h
OneXPlayer is quickly establishing itself as a company that isn't afraid to get weird as hell. (Take, for example, its transforming dual-screen gaming portable .) Its latest venture is another retro gaming handheld that, at first glance, looks like a standard dual-screen model. But the Android-powered OneXSugar Wallet uses a single foldable screen instead. The device was teased via a 54-second vi
The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor
39Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Freedom of speech is a foundational principle of healthy democracies and hence a primary target for aspiring authoritarians, who typically try to squash dissent. There is a point where the threat from authorities is sufficiently severe that a population will self-censor rather than risk punishment. Social media has complicated matters, blurring traditional boundaries between public and private sp
Lawsuit over Trump rejecting medical research grants is settled
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
On Monday, the ACLU announced that it and other organizations representing medical researchers had reached a settlement in their suit against the federal government over grant applications that had been rejected under a policy that has since been voided by the court. The agreement, which still has to be approved by the judge overseeing the case, would see the National Institutes of Health restart
After ‘Pluribus’, Revisit Rhea Seehorn’s Next Best Genre Role: ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Tutorial Sorceress
30Gizmodo / 10h
Carol Sturka's career as a romantasy author suddenly makes a lot more sense.
IDC warns of major PC market downturn due to memory crunch
Engadget / 10h
The demand building out AI infrastructure has placed on PC component makers has already led to the death of one consumer-facing RAM brand, but a new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) suggests it could have an even worse impact on the PC industry at large. In its worst-case-scenario model, the IDC predicts PC shipments could shrink by up to 8.9 percent in 2026 because of the hig
Smartphone AI, like Siri and Gemini, has a credibility crisis – a true agentic interface is the logical next step
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Today's AI features are rife with problems, but agentic AI is inevitable, so let's get rid of the worst AI problems now while we train the future.
DOGE Cuts and Borked Code Delay Important Energy Report
27Gizmodo / 11h
The ghost of Elon continues to haunt the federal government.
Exclusive: Why Disney Destiny’s ship horn is built like an instrument, not a speaker
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The inside story on the 18-horn sound system on Disney Destiny, Disney Cruise Line’s latest Wish-class ship.
Why 1TB of storage is no longer enough for a gaming laptop
How-To Geek / 11h
If you’re shopping for a gaming laptop, don’t overlook storage. With games taking up more space than ever, it’s one of the most important specs to consider. NVMe drives are fast but pricey, and skimping here can quickly blow your budget. So, how much storage do you really need?
A Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungus Threatens People Around the World, Scientists Warn
Gizmodo / 11h
The global burden of Candida auris has been increasing since its discovery in 2009, a new review finds.
Love it or leave it: TPG lead writer Katie Genter’s airline and hotel elite status plans for 2026
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
You may have just finished earning elite status during the 2025 qualification year. Alternatively, if you're pursuing status with a program that doesn't use a calendar year as its qualification period, such as American Airlines AAdvantage , you may still have months to earn your desired elite status. As the year comes to a close, it's a good time to consider which elite statuses you plan to requa
DOGE did not find $2T in fraud, but that doesn’t matter, Musk allies say
33Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Determining how "successful" Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) truly was depends on who you ask, but it's increasingly hard to claim that DOGE made any sizable dent in federal spending, which was its primary goal. Just two weeks ago, Musk himself notably downplayed DOGE as only being "a little bit successful" on a podcast , marking one of the first times that Musk admitted DO
NJ’s answer to flooding: it has bought out and demolished 1,200 properties
50Ars Technica - All content / 11h
MANVILLE, N.J.—Richard Onderko said he will never forget the terrifying Saturday morning back in 1971 when the water rose so swiftly at his childhood home here that he and his brother had to be rescued by boat as the torrential rain from the remnants of Hurricane Doria swept through the neighborhood. It wasn’t the first time—or the last—that the town endured horrific downpours. In fact, the worki
George Clooney Would Like You to Remember ‘Batman Has Nipples, Dude’
Gizmodo / 12h
The star of 1997's 'Batman & Robin' looks back on his superhero moment—and that infamous costume.
Docking stations are merging with external GPU bases — Minisforum's DEG2 even has a free SSD slot and TB5 compatibility, but I just wish it had more ports
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Minisforum DEG2 blends external GPU support with limited docking features, focusing on PCIe bandwidth, internal SSD expansion, and user-supplied components.
Coupang to pay almost $1.2 billion in compensation for data breach
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Victims will get Coupang vouchers of roughly $35 each.
Pretend it’s 1998 with this functional AOL Instant Messenger clone
How-To Geek / 12h
Instant messaging apps today just don’t have the same charm as the OGs. Some are a bloated mess of read receipts and stickers, while others are super minimal and boring. Inspired by AOL Instant Messenger, a 15-year-old UI designer wanted to change that. He built a throwback to early messaging apps, complete with a Windows 98-inspired theme.
Nepal Is Throwing Out Its Decade-Old Scheme to Clean Mount Everest
Gizmodo / 12h
The world’s tallest peak has a serious trash problem. Officials hope a revised cleanup plan could finally make a difference.
Fascinating: How Delta’s Pilot Scheduling Software Majorly Hurt The Airline
72One Mile at a Time / 12h
Delta Air Lines ordinarily prides itself in its operational reliability (“the on-time machine”), and beating its peers in terms of on-time percentage and completion factor. However, every so often the airline has a bit of a meltdown, which shows that the airline also has some vulnerabilities. While I wouldn’t call it a “meltdown,” Delta has had a very rough several days, and the root cause of thi
I got a 4K Blu-ray player, and now I'm thinking of ditching Netflix Premium
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I’ve been using 4K UHD Blu-rays instead of Netflix Premium for a few weeks, but is it really worth it?
The Rickroll and Wake Up Dead Man share a surprising connection
Mashable / 12h
There was a time — years ago, mind you — that "Rickrolling" someone was the peak of internet humor. If you don't know what this is, bless your either young or old heart. The nearly 20-year-old prank was simple: You'd get someone to unknowingly click the link to the cheesy music video for Rick Astley's '80s classic "Never Gonna Give You Up." Boom, you've just been Rickrolled. SEE ALSO: Rian Johnso
Right-Wing Influencers Rejoice: Trump Admin Gives a Visa to Accused Russian Propagandist
32Gizmodo / 12h
Dave Rubin, Tim Pool, and Benny Johnson are probably thrilled.
Stranger Things series finale trailer is here
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Stranger Things fans are hyped for the premiere of the hotly anticipated series finale on New Year's Eve: they'll either be glued to their TVs or heading out to watch it in a bona fide theater. Netflix has dropped one last trailer for the finale—not that it really needs to do anything more to boost anticipation. (Some spoilers for Vols. 1 and 2 below but no major Vol. 2 reveals.) As previously re
Condé Nast User database reportedly breached, Ars unaffected
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Earlier this month, a hacker named Lovely claimed to have breached a Condé Nast user database and released a list of more than 2.3 million user records from our sister publication WIRED . The released materials contain demographic information (name, email, address,
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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Sauron, the high-end home security startup for ‘super premium’ customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos
300+TechCrunch / 1d
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
I didn’t quit social media in 2025, but I might have to if this awful trend continues in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 17h
Instagram is becoming a dumping ground for AI slop, and it now seems to be coming from Meta itself.
Why I’m still using Windows 10 and how I’m keeping it safe past its end of support
How-To Geek / 17h
Windows 10 has been technically "dead" for a couple of months as of the time of publishing, as the operating system reached its end-of-life date. Yet, it's still widely used in millions of computers around the world at this very moment.
3 Garmin watches I want to see in 2026 — and top of the list is a true Forerunner 55 sequel
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Garmin's cheapest watch is in dire need of an upgrade, as well as others in the range.
Meta just bought Manus, an AI startup everyone has been talking about
37TechCrunch / 3h
Meta says it'll keep Manus running independently while weaving its agents into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, where Meta's own chatbot, Meta AI, is already available to users.
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 30
Mashable / 3h
There’s just a few days left of 2025, and tonight is one of the last Moons of the year. If we're lucky enough to have a cloudless sky, there's plenty we can see when we look up tonight. What is today’s moon phase? As of Tuesday, Dec. 30, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation , 79% of the moon will be lit up tonight. With just your naked eye, you'll be able t
How to watch Tanzania vs. Tunisia online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Tanzania vs. Tunisia in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage is almost done and dusted, but there are a handful of games left to see out the year and set up the Round of 16. Today's action sees Tanzania and Tunisia competing
How to watch Benin vs. Senegal online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Benin vs. Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Group D has been one to watch in the early stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations thanks to the presence of the impressive DR Congo and Senegal. Both teams are potential contenders to win the whole tournament. With supers
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 30, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you think outside the box a bit. 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 eac
NYT Pips hints, answers for December 30, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 30, 2025
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a frequent flyer. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 30, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you keep up with the latest music. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 30, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love interior design. 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 Connect
Hurdle hints and answers for December 30, 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
China to crack down on AI to protect children
BBC News / 6h
The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.
LG to unveil a canvas-style TV at CES 2026
Engadget / 7h
LG will unveil a canvas-style art TV, dubbed the LG Gallery TV, at CES 2026. The new model will be offered in 55-inch and 65-inch variants, and sports a flush-mount design along with customizable magnetic frames. The Gallery TV uses a Mini LED display and the company's Alpha 7 AI processor and offers 4K resolution. The new model will also leverage the LG Gallery+ service, a paid subscription with
This $13 DDR desktop adaptor card could save you some serious money if you've got old DDR4 laptop memory around
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The ASHATA DDR desktop adaptor enables DDR4 laptop memory to function in desktops, offering low-cost expansion while maintaining CPU compatibility.
This new AI tool shows you how to get AI to do what you want
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: PromptBuilder is an AI tool that creates, refines, and organizes prompts for all sorts of AI tools, and a lifetime subscription is now on sale. Opens in a new window Credit: PromptBuilder PromptBuilder - AI Prompt Engineer: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan) $199 $1,764 Save $1,565 Getting useful output from AI tools often depends more on the prompt than the model. PromptBuilder is a b
China drafting first of its kind emotional safety regulation for AI
Mashable / 9h
China is drafting new, stricter AI regulations that could set the country on its way to becoming the first to regulate the emotional repercussions of chatbot companions. SEE ALSO: ChatGPT is changing the abortion landscape Detailed in a new draft proposal written by China's Cyberspace Administration and translated by CNBC , the policy would require guardian consent for minors to engage with chatb
Samsung’s New Wi-Fi Speaker Has Big Monolith Energy
Gizmodo / 9h
Playing the theme to '2001: A Space Odyssey' on this thing might feel a little too on-the-nose.
Ryan Coogler’s Original Plan for Chadwick Boseman in ‘Black Panther 2’ Was So Good
Gizmodo / 10h
It involved T'Challa's son, and, somehow, we are now even sadder about it all.
New 'serial' tech will significantly reduce the cost of memory — HBM memory, that is, the sort of RAM only AI hyperscalers can use, but hey, at least they won't go after consumer RAM, or would they?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
SPHBM4 uses serialization and organic substrates to lower HBM packaging costs while keeping bandwidth memory exclusive to hyperscale AI systems.
Memory shortage: Framework raises DDR5 RAM prices again with a per GB price hike
Mashable / 10h
It seems certain at this point that laptop and smartphone prices are going to go up even more in 2026. Case in point: modular PC maker Framework just announced yet another price hike on DDR5 RAM components. Framework says that it's charging customers "as close as possible to the actual purchase prices we have with our suppliers," and that it will now be charging roughly $10 per gigabyte. Why? Dem
Where Is The Tip? American Airlines Passenger Steps Out Of DFW Flagship Lounge Shower — Into A Cash Shakedown
View from the Wing / 10h
A flight delay sent one American Airlines passenger to the Flagship Lounge at DFW for a quick shower. When they finished, they returned the key, said “thank you,” and started walking away—until the employee stopped them cold: “Where is the tip?” Continue reading ...
After nearly 10 years, Twist Bioscience spin-off plans Terabyte-scale DNA storage in 2026, intending to store 13TB of data in a 'single drop of water.'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Atlas Data Storage plans terabyte-scale DNA storage by 2026, aiming to store massive data in tiny, highly dense volumes.
Trump’s Crusade Against ‘Woke’ Climate Research Threatens Solar Science
21Gizmodo / 10h
The National Center for Atmospheric Research not only investigates weather on Earth, but also in space.
3 Linux wars that shaped the OS you use today
How-To Geek / 10h
Open-source software development is driven by global communities, and, in accordance with human nature, those communities will disagree, form factions, and push their own agendas. When two or more groups have a difference of opinion on something, they're going to compete to become the solution everyone accepts, and sometimes things get messy,
No Avian Will Escape This 360-Camera Bird Feeder
Gizmodo / 10h
Why miss a single second of your local birds' feeding frenzy?
‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 Is Recasting an ‘Avengers’ Actor
Gizmodo / 10h
Marvel's new Falcon, Danny Ramirez, will not be returning for season 3 of the HBO show.
US can’t deport hate speech researcher for protected speech, lawsuit says
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Imran Ahmed's biggest thorn in his side used to be Elon Musk, who made the hate speech researcher one of his earliest legal foes during his Twitter takeover. Now, it's the Trump administration, which planned to deport Ahmed, a legal permanent resident, just before Christmas. It would then ban him from returning to the United States, where he lives with his wife and young child, both US citizens.
Elizabeth Warren Finally Used ChatGPT
Gizmodo / 11h
Many are dropping their skepticism. Bernie Sanders isn't.
CES 2026 — What to expect
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
CES 2026 will be big, busy, and full of AI but with incremental updates across many, many tech categories.
2025 Was the Year the Vibes Were Off
Gizmodo / 11h
We might have to start trying again.
Dyson has just released a vacuum that doesn't make any sense – here are 6 baffling questions about the PencilVac, answered
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I've been using this vacuum for two weeks, and I've finally figured it all out.
I was sick of the Windows performance rollercoaster until I made these changes
How-To Geek / 11h
Software is an amazing thing. Without changing the hardware of your computer at all, new software holds the potential to provide better performance, quality, or both by being more efficient or implementing newer methods of achieving the same goal.
Stop paying for gigabit internet if you keep making these 4 mistakes
How-To Geek / 11h
Do you constantly get less speed from your internet connection than you're paying for? It's normal for a connection to be a little slower than advertised, but I expect (and usually get) at least 90% of the rated speed on my own connection under ideal conditions. So, if you're getting less than that, there may be a few bad habits we all have sometimes holding you back.
How to make your startup stand out in a crowded market, according to investors
TechCrunch / 11h
Investors on what they really want to hear in a founder's pitch.
Guide To Emirates’ A380 Bar & Lounge: What’s The Experience Really Like?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
I’d argue that the Emirates Airbus A380 is the most iconic plane in the skies, in terms of instant global recognition. Emirates has really done an unbelievable job creating a halo effect with this plane , which has propelled the airline to what it is today. In addition to an awesome first class product and comfortable business class cabin , the plane has some particularly well known amenities. Fo
CD Projekt Co-Founder Buys Steam Rival GOG
32Gizmodo / 11h
New owner, still DRM-free.
Opioid Abuse in Pregnancy Surged in Recent Decades, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 11h
Pregnant women who reported opioid use disorder were more likely to face serious health complications, as were their children.
World's fastest mini PC doesn't run Windows 11 — $2,899 gets you a Core Ultra 9 CPU, 96GB of RAM, RTX 5090M, 2TB SSD, and yes, it is all about AI
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Olares One mini PC delivers desktop-grade components, substantial RAM, a high-end GPU, and SSD storage, emphasizing AI workloads and local processing.
Your Beloved Hockey Homosexuals Are Dipping Their Toes Into Romantasy
Gizmodo / 12h
'Heated Rivalry' breakouts Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams star in an erotic audio tale in which they play fae princes.
Ryobi 18V, 40V, and 80V tools: Explained
How-To Geek / 12h
When you're wandering through Home Depot you'll see all sorts of power tool brands, from Milwaukee to DeWALT, but Ryobi's bright tools are the most prominent. And while Ryobi's 18V ONE+ line is everywhere, fans have likely noticed similar tools that take a larger 40V battery, massive 80V packs, and more.
How to watch AMD Keynote at CES 2026
Mashable / 12h
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) CEO Dr. Lisa Su will help get CES 2026 underway on Monday, Jan. 5 by delivering a keynote address. AMD is a major player in the tech world, if perhaps not a household name like Apple or Samsung. It's one of the preeminent chipmakers on the globe, making it increasingly powerful and important in the AI era. OpenAI, in fact, just announced a massive partnership with AMD
So, I Tried an AI Shopping Cart
Lifehacker / 12h
The first supermarket, the Piggly Wiggly in Memphis , opened its doors in 1916. It was the first time people could wander around a store and pick their items from a shelf instead of handing a list to a clerk who would gather everything for them—typically without any choice of brand or style. Grocery shopping remains a daily or weekly ritual for most people, and it can be a real chore—especially i
NASA finally has a leader, but its future is no more certain
Engadget / 12h
After a rudderless year and an exodus of around 4,000 employees due to Trump administration cuts, NASA got what may be its first piece of good news recently. On December 17, the Senate confirmed billionaire Jared Isaacman as the agency's new administrator. He now holds the power to rehabilitate a battered engine of scientific research, or steer it towards even more disruption. Considering the cal
There’s a 'secret' sleep timer hidden in your iPhone and iPad – here's how to unlock it for Netflix
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Some iOS and iPadOS apps like Netflix don't have built-in sleep timers, but fortunately this lesser-known feature lets you create your own.
Social media follower counts have never mattered less, creator economy execs say
TechCrunch / 12h
“I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said.
Your laptop has a 'hidden mileage' limit: Here is when it will die
How-To Geek / 12h
How much life should you expect from a laptop? This is a harder question to answer than you might think. At one point, the generational improvements in computer hardware were so drastic, that keeping a laptop for more than a year or two didn't make sense. Today, even entry-level laptops are powerful enough to effectively serve your needs indefinitely for normal day-to-day computing.
Leonardo’s wood charring method predates Japanese practice
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Yakisugi is a Japanese architectural technique for charring the surface of wood. It has become quite popular in bioarchitecture because the carbonized layer protects the wood from water, fire, insects, and fungi, thereby prolonging the lifespan of the wood. Yakisugi techniques were first codified in written form in the 17th and 18th centuries. But it seems Italian Renaissance polymath Leonardo da
Researchers make “neuromorphic” artificial skin for robots
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The nervous system does an astonishing job of tracking sensory information, and does so using signals that would drive many computer scientists insane: a noisy stream of activity spikes that may be transmitted to hundreds of additional neurons, where they are integrated with similar spike trains coming from still other neurons. Now, researchers have used spiking circuitry to build an artificial r
Video: Flight Attendants Fight In Jeddah Departure Lounge Before Passengers Board Boeing 777—Both Suspended
View from the Wing / 12h
Two Pakistan International Airlines flight attendants assigned to PK840 (a Boeing 777 from Jeddah to Multan) got into a physical fight in the departure lounge before boarding. Video shows the two women locked up by the arms while a mustached airline official tries to separate them, with bystanders stepping in as they re-engage. The flight ultimately pushed back 2 hours and 19 minutes late, and bo
The GOG games store has a new owner
How-To Geek / 12h
The GOG PC game storefront is officially splitting from its parent company, CD Projekt, after its co-founder, Michal Kicinski, bought the platform for $25.2 million. This move includes the GOG Galaxy
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I've been a Spotify subscriber for over 10 years, but I'm ditching it for Apple Music in 2026 – here's why
36Latest from TechRadar / 21h
Apple Music works across multiple platforms and the web, and it lets you build smart playlists – and that's why I'm quitting Spotify in 2026.
People Who Drink Bottled Water on a Daily Basis Ingest 90,000 More Microplastic Particles Each Year
500+Wired / 21h
Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink water from them on a daily basis ingest far more microplastics than those who don’t.
Miami Gate Video: Former President Joe Biden Boards American Airlines To The U.S. Virgin Islands — Like Just Another Passenger
100+View from the Wing / 20h
Former President Joe Biden was spotted boarding an American Airlines flight in Miami headed to St. Croix—standing in the same queue as everyone else, with only a low-key law enforcement escort. It is a refreshingly normal post-presidency moment, right down to an on-time operation. Continue reading ...
Ubisoft takes Rainbow Six Siege offline after significant hack
Mashable / 1h
Ubisoft shut down the servers for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X for more than 24 hours after suffering a massive systems breach over the weekend. Hackers reportedly gained access to the first-person shooter's servers, giving away in-game currency worth millions in real-world value. SEE ALSO: 'Counter-Strike 2' update wipes $2 billion in real money from game's economy Videos and screenshots of
Hurdle hints and answers for December 29, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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 29
Mashable / 3h
We're just a few days from the end of the year, and the next Full Moon. This means that the Moon is big and bright in the sky, with lots to see on its surface. What is today’s moon phase? As of Monday, Dec. 29, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation , 69% of the moon will be lit up tonight. If it's a clear sky tonight, there should be lots for you to see. Wit
How to watch Uganda vs. Nigeria online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Uganda vs. Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're down to the final batch of group games in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations , with the Round of 16 brackets still to be fully decided. Held in Morocco , the tournament features a number of strong nations, including Nige
How to watch Zambia vs. Morocco in AFCON for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Zambia vs. Morocco 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 isheld in Morocco, making the host nation among the favorites to win it. They've certainly wanted to bounce back after their surprise exit at the hands of South Africa in the 2023 AFCON. The
How to watch Angola vs. Egypt online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Angola vs. Egypt in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's the last round of group games in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and Liverpool superstar Mo Salah is back in action for Egypt in Group B . Salah has had a patchy season at club level but he's one of the GOATs of the mode
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 29, 2025
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love summer sports. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 29, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you dress to impress. 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. T
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 29, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love clean eating. 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 Connection
Sauron, the high-end home security startup for “super premium” customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos
50TechCrunch / 7h
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
Project Silica rival plans to launch 500GB Proof-of-concept medium in 2026 — but questions remain about speed, durability, and cost
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Optera develops 500GB glass-based optical storage using photoluminescence, building on earlier nanoparticle experiments, while technical and cost uncertainties persist.
Betamax vs VHS: European startup competes with Cerabyte to be first Exabyte-scale zero-power archival data storage system — but who will win?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
European startup Ewigbyte unveils exabyte-scale zero-power archival storage, using modular glass media to compete with Cerabyte’s ceramic solutions.
Beelink has an Arm-based NAS that's barely bigger than the Mac Studio and can store 84TB — but is it too expensive?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Beelink ME Pro is a modular NAS with flexible CPU options, up to 84TB of storage, a compact size, and a starting price of $369.
The Touch Bar lives on in this refurbished $300 MacBook Pro
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: This refurbished 2017 Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is on sale for $299.97 (reg. $1,499), features a Retina display, 512GB storage, and Intel Core i5 performance. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Macbook Pro 2017 (Refurbished) $299.97 $1,499 Save $1,199.03 If you’ve ever “had thoughts” regarding Apple’s Touch Bar, you’re not alone. Some people loved the customizable shortcuts,
Turn text prompts into AI images for $34.97
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Imagiyo’s AI image generator lifetime standard plan is down to $34.97 (reg. $495), offering commercial-use images without watermarks or ads. Opens in a new window Credit: Imagiyo Imagiyo AI Image Generator: Lifetime Subscription (Standard Plan) $34.97 $495 Save $460.03 Curious about AI image generators, but don’t want to sign up for yet another subscription? The Imagiyo AI Image Generator
Microsoft Office 2019 drops to $29.97 for a lifetime Windows license
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows is on sale for $29.97 (reg. $229), giving you lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more on one computer. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows $29.97 $229 Save $199.03 Software subscriptions add up quickly, especially when you only need the basics. If Word, Excel, and PowerP
I replaced Microsoft's Bloated Notepad with this free app
How-To Geek / 10h
Notepad has been a hallmark of the Windows operating system for decades, and for most of that Notepad has been largely unchanged. It has been simple, reliable, and one of my go-to programs. Recent updates have changed that, and I've started using something else entirely.
This Mini-ITX motherboard with four DDR5 slots could end up as rival to Nvidia's Petaflop AI mini PC
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Maxsun’s MS-PC Farm 88601 Mini-ITX motherboard supports four DDR5 slots, PCIe 5.0 expansion, advanced power delivery, and remote management features.
What exactly makes Linux so bulletproof?
How-To Geek / 11h
Look at almost any mission-critical computer system in the world—servers, workstations, embedded computers, and many more—and you'll see Linux in some form. The open-source juggernaut may not have a large share in the desktop market (yet), but when stability, security, and uptime actually matter, Linux seems to be the OS of choice.
Storm Hit New York, Everyone Recovered—Except Delta, Leaked Dispatch Notes Reveal Real Reason Flights Keep Cancelling
View from the Wing / 11h
New York weather disruptions eased and competitors recovered, but Delta kept cancelling flights anyway—because it still couldn’t cover crews even after the storm was over. Continue reading ...
Forget the RTX 5090: This was the actual best graphics card of 2025
How-To Geek / 11h
2025 has proven to be a strange year for PC hardware, with DRAM prices surging late in the year just as graphics cards released at the start of the year began to fall in price.
3 new features I want to see from Garmin in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The new features I want to see on Garmin watches during the coming year to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung.
Police charge driver who allegedly killed a pedestrian while livestreaming on TikTok
TechCrunch / 11h
Local police said they have charged an Illinois driver who struck and killed a pedestrian while she was livestreaming on TikTok.
Is Disney Cruise Line concierge level worth it? We tested it to find out
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
When you sail on a Disney cruise, everyone gets access to included food, good service and great entertainment. But there’s a class of cabins that gives guests a bit of extra pixie dust: Disney Cruise Line concierge level. Disney Cruise Line sits toward the pricier end of the cruising spectrum, even in the most basic of accommodations. But let’s assume you’ve already decided that the cost to cruis
You may soon be able to change your Gmail address
39TechCrunch / 12h
Good news for anyone tired of or embarrassed by their current Gmail address.
If Blender is so good, why isn’t Hollywood using it?
How-To Geek / 12h
The movie Flow was made on a small budget, with a modest team of people, all within the open-source 3D modeling software Blende r. Yet, the result was good enough to snag this plucky film an Oscar for "Best Animated Feature."
Brian Predicted Elon’s Mars Plan One Year Before Reveal
Next Big Future / 12h
Elon recently confirmed long-term plans for Mars at an xAI all-hands meeting. I, Brian Wang, predicted the plan over a year ago.
The ‘Stranger Things’ Brothers on Resolving Relationships and Character Closure
Gizmodo / 12h
Before hitting the endgame, 'Stranger Things' had to tie off some threads and help the Hawkins gang get their heads in the game.
Great news! Nvidia finally has a 72GB graphics card — but since it's the RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell, it will probably cost you just a bit more than a 64GB DDR5 stick <sarcasm>
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell offers 72GB memory, 14,080 CUDA cores, and high compute throughput, challenging workstation pricing comparisons.
Samsung aims to beat Apple's $5000 Display XDR monitor with 6K 3D monitor — and it doesn't even need glasses
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Samsung’s Odyssey 3D G90XH brings glasses-free 6K visuals with eye tracking, while G8 and OLED models offer versatile resolutions.
Drinking Buy On Board Espresso In Air Dolomiti Economy…
One Mile at a Time / 12h
During our Good Morning Milan, Goodnight Moon trip , my dad and I flew Air Dolomiti economy from Milan (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA). I redeemed points at the last minute, as this was the most convenient flight, and there was no business class award availability. For those not familiar, Air Dolomiti is the Italian Lufthansa Group airline that operates Embraers, primarily on behalf of Lufthansa. It’s n
Tesla-style retractable door handles will be banned in China
Mashable / 12h
Retractable door handles, popularized by Tesla, are now found on many electric vehicles. However, if automakers want to do business in China, they will have to adjust their approach to handling door handles in the country. As noted by the outlet Autoblog , under new draft rules released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, all vehicles in the country weighing under 3.5 tons
LG is preparing a 1500-nit 39-inch 5K curved monitor that's almost as bright as Apple's Pro Display XDR — but at a fraction of the price
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
LG Display’s 39-inch 5K Tandem WOLED promises high peak brightness, modest pixel density gains, gentler curvature, and unresolved performance details.
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