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A new threat actor is targeting flawed WordPress sites using a new malware spreading technique.

Apple’s newest AirPods might be its best fitness buds to date, and that’s coming from a Beats fan.

The average lifespan of a vacuum depends on whether it's cordless or corded and how well you maintain its filters and attachments.

Apple's iPhone 17 has been improved to the point that it makes the most sense for most people. But Apple's new lineup still presents some tough choices.

A discovery in V883 Orionis' planet-forming disk suggests Earth's water could have come from ancient interstellar ice that predates the sun.

Peacock's John Wayne Gacy show and Netflix's Ed Gein show offer up two different approaches to true crime drama. Which works best?

You have one day left to score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021 for just $59.97 (reg. $219), so you need to act fast before this deal ends on Oct. 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Unlock lifetime access to all 14 Babbel languages — and learn anytime, anywhere — for $159 (reg. $299) with code LEARN via StackSocial through Oct. 30.

They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious, and total nightmare fuel — they're the hidden horror gems of Shudder's streaming service.

A roundup of the scariest movies available on horror streaming platform Shudder.

Twitch streamer Emiru was seemingly assaulted by a fan during her meet-and-greet at TwitchCon 2025. Twitch says it maintains a "zero tolerance for harassment."

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

How to watch MotoGP for free. Live stream the 2025 Grand Prix of Australia for free from anywhere in the world.

See the moon phase expected for October 18, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1582 on October 18 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

At TwitchCon 2025, Twitch unveils a host of new changes coming to the livestreaming video platform.

BitMar is a Bing-powered streaming aggregator that finds free, legal movies and TV across the web with no subscription required.

A roundup of the best horror comedy movies you can stream on Shudder. They'll scare you AND make you laugh.

How different are Apple's new iPhones, really, when it comes to camera versatility and photo quality? We compared the new iPhone cameras to find out.

Canadian airline WestJet announced it will make customers pay extra to get reclining seats.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

As of Oct. 17, the Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus portable power station is $2,998.95, down from $4,299, at Amazon.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are back down to $169.99 at Amazon. That's 32% off their list price and matches the Prime Day deal.

As of Oct. 17, save up to 77% on NordVPN with this Black Friday sale.

A hacking collective called Com alleges it has doxxed hundreds of ICE and FBI officials. The group also has ties to Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters.

As of Oct. 17, shop the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones at Walmart for $284.99. That saves you $115 for 29% off.

Put down a $100 deposit before Nov. 2 to save $1,000 on the new Valerion VisionMaster Max 4K projector.

As of Oct. 17, get the GEEKOM A8 Max Mini for its lowest price yet.

OpenAI stopped AI-generated versions of MLK Jr. after, of course, things got disrespectful and offensive.

The Nothing Phone (3) got its first big discount at Amazon as a Lightning Deal. Save $100 on an unlocked base model as of Oct. 17.

Certain NordicTrack home rowing machines have been identified as fire hazards by the U.S. government.

As of. Oct. 17, shop the Bose Ultra Open earbuds at Amazon for just $199. That's the lowest price ever on the earbuds, saving you 33%.

'My Secret Santa' trailer: Alexandra Breckenridge plays Santa in Netflix's romantic comedy.