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It's official: Netflix is buying Warner Bros. in a sale worth a towering $82.7 billion.

Elon Musk's X was fined $140M for lack of transparency in a landmark EU decision.

Tesla has launched a stripped-down, cheaper variant of its Model 3 in Europe.

The animated family sitcom "Bob's Burgers" sparked love in season one. Interview with show creator Loren Bouchard.

After launching Gemini 3 in late November, Google is rolling out its latest Deep Think mode to AI Ultra subscribers.

I'm always testing new vacuums from brands like Roborock, Shark, and iRobot to find the best robot vacuum mop combo, budget steals, and more.

Jimmy Kimmel has slammed Donald Trump for his lack of healthcare plan as the deadline to extend Obamacare subsidies approaches.

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.

We compare the AirPods Pro 3 and the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 to see which comes out on top as the best wireless earbuds you can buy.

NASA's rover Perseverance has recorded evidence that lightning indeed occurs on Mars, providing evidence for a longtime theory.

The popular video game adaptation "'Five Nights at Freddy's 2" takes a "Terminator 2" twist. Review.

How to watch NBA for free. Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch NBA for free. Watch Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world.

Get lifetime access to 100TB of ultra-secure Internxt Cloud Storage for just $974.97 during Cyber Week — a massive 90% off offer through Dec. 14.

How to watch college football for free. Live stream North Texas vs. Tulane in 2025 without cable.

How to watch college football for free. Live stream Troy vs. James Madison in 2025 without cable.

Current age-verification laws raise alarm bells, but experts say there's a better solution.

Grab the credit-card-sized NanoPhone for just $84.97 with free shipping — a fun, fully functional mini smartphone on sale through Dec. 7.

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

Answers to each clue for the December 5, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

See the best e-readers we've tested, with options from Kindle, Kobo, and the tablet world. Grab an e-reader and hit your reading goals.

Cloudflare is having another outage on Friday.

Discord's first personalised end-of-year wrap up offers stats on your chatting and gaming habits. Here's how to view yours.

Episode 6 of "Pluribus" reveals the horrifying secret that Carol uncovered in the Agri-Jet warehouse. It's certainly not pretty.

For its sixth episode, "Pluribus" enlists the help of an unexpected celebrity to explain why the Others are cannibals.

In "Pluribus" episode 6, we get a new revelation about how the virus is transmitted. So what do we learn, and what does it mean for Carol?

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

See the moon phase expected for December 5, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Drone maker DJI pleads with the U.S. government to respond to them.

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" #1629 on December 5 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

As of Dec. 4, get the DJI Mic Mini for its lowest price yet.

Grab a Grade A refurbished 2019 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar for just $359.97 during Cyber Week — dependable Apple performance for everyday life.

Block ads, protect privacy, and smooth out your family’s digital life with AdGuard Family Plan for a one-time $15.97 payment through Dec. 14.

Safeguard your data forever with this lifetime subscription to a FolderFort 1TB Cloud Storage Pro Plan, now just $49.97 (reg. $399) through Dec. 14.

"Percy Jackson and the Olympians" Season 1 gets a quick recap courtesy of Phineas and Ferb.

"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," based on George R.R. Martin's "The Hedge Knight," premieres Jan. 18 on HBO and HBO Max.

A new Cornell study finds that video glitches can exacerbate inequality and lead to unfavorable outcomes for things like interviews, doctor interviews, and court hearings.

ChatGPT users are complaining about seeing things that seem like ads in their chats.

Amazon has officially provided a launch date for the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. First announced on Sept. 30, the new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft will finally be available for purchase on Dec. 10.

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall star in Peacock's new mystery comedy, inspired by the 1989 Tom Hanks film "The 'Burbs."

The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer smart AI sunglasses are on sale at Amazon for $246.75, down from the normal price of $329. That's a 25% discount.

Samsung's new OLED TV models appear to have leaked online as the company prepares for next year's CES.

Threads is testing a public “Dear Algo” feature that lets users temporarily steer what their feed shows by posting requests directly to the algorithm.

National Cookie Day is Dec. 4 and you can score free cookies from Crumbl, Pepperidge Farms, Nestle, and more.

Android 16's latest update adds some useful tools to your device.

As of Dec. 4, get over $100 off the Ninja Luxe Café at Amazon.

Apple adds new customization settings to its Vehicle Motion Cues feature in iOS 26.

The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box is on sale for $142.57 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price.

The Magic: The Gathering Marvel's Spider-Man Play Booster Box is on sale for $123.99 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price.

As of Dec. 4, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for their lowest price yet.

The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $834.99, down from the standard price of $1,299.99. That's a 36% discount.