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Pinterest Users Are Tired of All the AI Slop
Wired / 18min
A surge of AI-generated content is frustrating Pinterest users and left some questioning whether the platform still works at all.
How to watch Shortland Street online for FREE from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 24min
Here's our guide on how to watch Shortland Street for FREE on TVNZ+ from anywhere in the world.
The 15 best British TV shows of 2025 and where to stream them
Mashable / 27min
As always , the UK delivered a swathe of excellent TV shows in 2025 , series that emotionally destroyed us, lifted us up, made us cackle, and instigated cultural conversation. From the year's most ambitious, timely, and devastating Netflix show to the return of a beloved BBC teen comedy, we've handpicked our favourite British shows of 2025 — and we've included where you can stream them. SEE ALSO:
My new favorite Christmas movie is Smosh playing deadly Jenga
Mashable / 27min
Everyone has their go-to Christmas movies . You know yours: They're the films that carry memories of wintry nights and repeat family viewings, the ones you absolutely need to watch to get into the Christmas spirit. SEE ALSO: The best Christmas movies streaming now on Netflix For the longest time, my holiday movie staples included a rotation of Love Actually , A Charlie Brown Christmas , and the R
Need a timeline cleanse? The 8 most wholesome internet moments of 2025.
Mashable / 27min
It's hard to believe but some good things did happen online 2025. Scrolling around the internet these last 12 months hasn't always been a pleasant experience — our timelines were full of AI slop , recession fears , and misinformation . But good things did manage to happen, too. Mashable has kept tabs on uplifting digital stories with our Good Connection series . And if you need a timeline cleanse
The huge Lego Spider-Man vs. Oscorp building set will be on sale at Best Buy on Dec. 24 only
Mashable / 27min
ON SALE: On Dec. 24 only, the Lego Marvel Spider-Man vs. Oscorp set will be on sale as the Best Buy drop of the day. It's $139.99 regularly, and we expect it to drop below $100. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Marvel Spider-Man vs. Oscorp set $139.99 at Best Buy Price drops at 11 a.m. ET on Dec. 24 Holiday Lego deals aren't letting up just because we've officially passed the emergency las
NORAD Santa tracker: When Santa takes off, how to follow Christmas Eve journey
Mashable / 27min
It's Christmas Eve, which means Santa Claus has started his annual journey around the world — and you can track his progress. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)'s Santa tracker is now live. It tracks the Jolly One's whereabouts as he crosses the globe delivering presents. NORAD Tracks Santa has been an annual Christmas tradition since 1955, when it first launched as a hotline fo
This retro gaming console can also stream your favorite apps and ships free
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR : Get a console that pulls double duty with the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator and Streaming Console , on sale now for $84.97 (reg. $159.99), plus free shipping, through Jan. 11. Opens in a new window Credit: Kinhank Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator & Streaming Console $84.97 $159.99 Save $75.02 We’re all multitasking the day away, so why can’t our elec
Discover all the free content available online forever for just $15
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: BitMar uses AI to gather and filter millions of free movies, shows, channels, videos, and songs across the web — and it’s yours for life for just $14.97 (reg. $150). Opens in a new window Credit: BitMar BitMar Streaming Content-Finder: Lifetime Subscription $14.97 $150 Save $135.03 Downtime is precious — especially this time of year — so the last thing you want is to spend 25 minutes scrol
Chasing an Economic Boom, White House Dismisses Risks of A.I.
NYT > Technology / 44min
The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.
Handy Phone Features Can Save You Holiday Time
NYT > Technology / 44min
Try these useful shortcuts for sharing your Wi-Fi with guests, wrangling your to-do list or deciding what to do with family and friends.
Dangerous WebRAT malware now being spread by GitHub repositories
Latest from TechRadar / 46min
Security researchers find 15 malicious repositories, all deploying a dropper for the WebRAT backdoor.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2 review: a highly versatile headset that’s become my daily driver
Latest from TechRadar / 46min
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2 wireless headset pairs Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz connected audio with a comfortable design and a deep suite of software features. Here’s our full review.
I tested 30 pairs of headphones in 2025, and these are the 4 I still want to use
Latest from TechRadar / 46min
Narrowing the bunch to a wishlist
AlphaFold Changed Science. After 5 Years, It’s Still Evolving
Wired / 47min
WIRED spoke with DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli about the recent past—and promising future—of the Nobel Prize-winning research project that changed biology and chemistry forever.
People Love This Porsche Christmas Ad Because It Doesn’t Look Like AI Was Involved
Gizmodo / 48min
The McDonald's Christmas AI monstrosity has left people desperate for something to like.
CES Picks 2026 Awards - entry deadline extended, so act now
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Enter now for the 2026 CES Picks Awards.
Save Christmas with these last minute PlayStation gift card deals
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
These PlayStation gift cards are fantastic last minute Christmas gifts.
How to watch the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 online — stream cosy period drama for free
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The war may be over, but there's new problems in store in this cosy period drama. Here's how to watch the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 online anywhere.
How to use a dehumidifier effectively: 5 golden rules
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
From where to place it to what the target humidity level should be, here's how to maximize your dehumidifier's performance.
Hurdle hints and answers for December 24, 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
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 24
Mashable / 5h
It's day four of the lunar cycle, which means the Moon is starting to come back into view. In fact, each night it will get bigger and brighter as we approach the Full Moon. What is today’s moon phase? As of Wednesday, Dec. 24, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation , 18% of the moon will be lit up tonight. Without any visual aids, you can spot the Mares Cris
How to watch Cameroon vs. Gabon online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Cameroon vs. Gabon 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 F of the Africa Cup of Nations promises one of the early stages’ big matchups, with both defending champions Ivory Coast and Cameroon in the same group. But we're not there yet. Ivory Coast have already had their ope
How to watch Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Africa Cup of Nations is one of the world's top soccer events and features elite players from leagues around the globe. If you'e a serious soccer fan, this is can't-miss action. One game that really stands out
How to watch Algeria vs. Sudan online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Algeria vs. Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . If you're counting down the days until the World Cup comes to North America, you can get your soccer fix with the Africa Cup of Nations . The good news is that you don't need to be on the African continent to enjoy all the
How to watch Burkina Faso vs. Equatorial Guinea online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Burkina Faso vs. Equatorial Guinea in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Africa Cup of Nations continues with another day of action from Morocco , this time with Burkina Faso vs. Equatorial Guinea in Group E. Neither country is known as a major player in world soccer, but th
I abused my Starlink Mini for months: Here's why I'd buy it again
How-To Geek / 5h
It isn't every day that a new technology can be described as a paradigm shift, but Starlink is pretty close. Satellite internet, which used to be relatively slow and very high latency, is now competitive with broadband. My Starlink Mini has quickly become one of my favorite gadgets, and is my constant companion in my car.
ChatGPT's attempt at Spotify Wrapped is more embarrassing than any song list
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
OpenAI's new “Your Year with ChatGPT” feature turns your 2025 chat history into a playful, personalized digital recap
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the cheapest I’ve ever seen, thanks to this enormous discount
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I've spent the last six weeks testing Apple Watch Ultra 2's health and fitness features. So believe me: this $250 discount is an amazing deal.
Waymo Released a Revealing Postmortem on Its San Francisco Blackout Meltdown
Gizmodo / 7h
It sounds like human remote drivers are still off the table.
NYT Pips hints, answers for December 24, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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 24, 2025
Mashable / 7h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love to eat. 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 a
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 24, 2025
Mashable / 7h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you prioritize comfort. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 24, 2025
Mashable / 7h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love to sew. 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 hint
Pluribus season 1 ending explained: will [spoiler] join The Others, is season 2 in the works, and more on the new Apple TV show's latest finale
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Pluribus episode 9 has brought down the curtain on the Apple TV show's first season – and we're here to answer your biggest questions.
How to watch Carols by Candlelight 2025 — free streams from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
With the annual Sidney Myer Music Bowl fundraiser set to be headlined by a Lainey Wilson-David Campbell duet, here's how to watch Carols by Candlelight 2025.
Texas Age-Verification Law for App Stores Is Blocked, a Win for Apple and Google
NYT > Technology / 8h
A preliminary injunction in federal court cited the First Amendment, handing a win to tech companies like Apple and Google.
Boxing Day laptop deals are kicking off early – and these discounts are perfect for Uni, work or a sneaky gaming upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Boxing Day laptop deals have started early and there are plenty of great discounts from Lenovo, Apple, Dell, HP and more that make for a great Uni, work or gaming upgrade.
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
500+BBC News / 9h
Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a "witch hunt" is taking place.
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.3 is adding several new features
How-To Geek / 10h
The Raspberry Pi Foundation just rolled out Raspberry Pi Imager version 2.0.3. This brings a massive list of under-the-hood improvements focused heavily on performance, reliability, and security for the cross-platform utility. This update makes the imaging process less frustrating.
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
53NYT > Technology / 10h
The Trump administration, citing “foreign censorship,” imposed travel bans on experts involved in monitoring major tech platforms.
Santa tracker 2025 live – where is Santa right now and how to track him with NORAD and Google
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Want the best Santa Tracker and to play some fun games through Norad or Google? We're live-blogging Santa's movements as he ventures out from the North Pole
Peninsula Time: Hotel Industry’s Most Flexible Check-In & Check-Out Policy
42One Mile at a Time / 11h
In 2021, Hong Kong-based Peninsula Hotels rolled out The Peninsula Promise , which consisted of a few different initiatives. I’d argue the most significant perk is that the hotel group offers the industry’s most flexible policy when it comes to being able to check-in and check-out when you’d like. In this post, I’d like to go over how that works. What is the Peninsula Hotels brand? For those of y
As a Nikon fan, I can't recommend this Boxing Day camera deal highly enough – get the Z6 III at its lowest Australian price yet
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
It's not cheap, but the long list of upgrades and up to 36% off the body and kits makes the Nikon Z6 III worth considering if you want a great full-frame mirrorless camera to ring in the new year.
Remote desktop software isn't just for work - DeskIn wants to help boost your gaming experience with a tool that's more at home in an office
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
DeskIn extends remote desktop functionality into gaming through multi-screen handling, file synchronization, customizable input mapping, and cross-platform access.
Forget to sort all your Christmas presents? Pick up these discounted Nintendo gift cards for an easy win with the gamers in your life
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
ShopTo is offering a range of Nintendo Gift Card deals for the Holiday season.
Good Morning Milan, Goodnight Moon
500+One Mile at a Time / 11h
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China just carried out its second reusable launch attempt in three weeks
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
For the second time this month, a Chinese rocket designed for reuse successfully soared into low-Earth orbit on its first flight Monday, defying the questionable odds that burden the debuts of new launch vehicles. The first Long March 12A rocket, roughly the same height and diameter of SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9, lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 9:00 pm EST Monday (02:00 UT
Everything Netflix Is Taking Credit for Thanks to the Success of ‘Stranger Things’
Gizmodo / 12h
With its finale on the horizon, the show has racked up impressive viewership numbers—but it's also had an impact on random pockets of culture, too.
How to unlock the massive SSD boost Microsoft is saving for Server 2025
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft has recently added native NVMe support in Windows Server 2025. I know what you must be thinking—about time, right? Better late than never, I suppose.
American, Delta, And United Now Majority-Own Republic Airways — And The FAA Administrator Still Owns 652,475 Shares
View from the Wing / 12h
The three largest U.S. airlines now control Republic Airways, a key regional operator that flies for all of them. The FAA Administrator, former Republic CEO, still owns shares in the airline he regulates. Continue reading ...
$300 Intel B50 video card emerges as a surprisingly capable Pro GPU — but Nvidia's older Ada generation emerges as a bit of a bargain
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Intel’s $300 B50 delivers surprisingly capable performance in entry-level AI, 3D rendering, and media editing tasks for compact setups.
Bought something from the Google Play Store? You might get a payout
How-To Geek / 12h
Google has officially agreed to pay $630 million to settle a massive class-action antitrust lawsuit regarding the monopolistic practices of its Play Store. If you ever bought an Android app or made an in-app purchase over the last several years, you might automatically qualify for a payout.
I love Lego and I've found the 22 best Boxing Day deals on Star Wars, Architecture and Classic sets
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
From starter sets to thousand-piece behemoths, save up to AU$150 on Lego from Amazon, Myer and more.
'I can't eat one of those anymore': Percy Jackson star Walker Scobell on the surprising challenge he faced in season 2
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Percy Jackson and the Olympians has some amazing stunt work this season, but lead star Walker Scobell revealed it came with some challenges.
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