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We do a deep-dive into all of the right (and wrong) choices Brian Henson made in creating 'A Muppet Christmas Carol', the greatest film-version of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'.

We tested dozens of laptops to find the best for every budget. That includes the M4 Apple MacBook Air and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

The Shark TurboBlade Cool + Heat bladeless tower fan does a great job and heating and cooling medium to small areas.

From the new Lego U.S.S. Enterprise to a tropical aquarium, these are the best new releases available to order.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has repeated its record-breaking speed and flyby distance, entering perihelion for its orbit around the sun on Dec. 13, 2025.

How to watch Australian Open for free. Live stream the 2026 Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch NBA for free. Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch NBA for free. Live stream Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Ditch decision fatigue and find free entertainment with this lifetime subscription to BitMar Streaming Content Finder, on sale now for just $14.97 (reg. $150) through Jan. 11.

Entertain everyone on your gifting list with the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator and Streaming Console, now just $84.97 (reg. $159.99), plus free shipping, through tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Scan anywhere, anytime with this lifetime subscription to the iScanner App for just $27.99 (reg. $199.90) with code FLASH, now through Jan. 11.

How to watch college football for free. Live stream Boise State vs. Washington in 2025 without cable.

Mashable reviewed the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 phone gimbal, which offers easy, smooth tracking to give videos a more professional look.

Apple, Samsung, Google, and more put out some quality phones in 2025.

How to watch FIFA Intercontinental Cup for free. Live stream Flamengo vs. Pyramids FC in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup for free.

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

See the moon phase expected for December 13, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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.

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" #1637 on December 13 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

How does "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" pull off its locked-room murder? Let's break it down.

OpenAI is in trouble, and its licensing deal with Disney ultimately isn't good for anyone except Disney CEO Bob Iger.

The latest Apple OS updates started rolling out to users on Dec. 12. Users can now update to iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2.

Say hello to Google’s ‘Disco’, an AI tool that makes web apps from browser tabs.

Refresh an Apple computer with this Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019 for Mac license for only $39.97 (reg. $229).

Sterling Stock Picker is an investment helper tool on sale now for $69

Give yourself a productivity boost with this lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC for only $159.97 (reg. $249.99).

GPT-5.2 is fresh out of the box, but how does it compare to Elon Musk’s AI? We compare benchmark performance, price, and overall feature set.

Amazon rolled out AI video recaps for Prime Video series in November, but fans have noticed big errors in a recap for 'Fallout' season 1.

A Los Angeles woman had quite a fright when she discovered a man in her Waymo's trunk.

Google's Gemini-powered live language translation is now supported by any headphones you've got, but not any phone you've got yet.

HBO Max has released the first 90 seconds of "The Pitt" Season 2, starring Noah Wyle.

Sony's upcoming electric Afeela car will let you get up to unprecedented vanity plate shenanigans with a digital license plate.

Following a massive customer data breach, AT&T is paying out a $177 million class action settlement. Learn how to file a claim before the December deadline.

The Hisense 65-inch Canvas TV is down to just $699.99 at Amazon, a new best price ever. That beats its Black Friday price by nearly $200.

As of Dec. 12, get the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for just $134.99. That saves you $25 off its list price. The savings aren't quite as abundant as they were on Black Friday, but it's a great last minute deal to close out the year.

Right now, you can grab the DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station for $349 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount.

As of Dec. 12, get the Roborock Qrevo S5V robot vacuum and mop for its lowest price ever at Amazon.

Lovehoney's predictions for dating and sex in 2026 include an increasing reliance on AI for advice for love and sex, and a move away from dating apps.

Motorola might expand its foldable portfolio with a book-style smartphone in January, which would compete with Samsung and an expected foldable iPhone.

As of Dec. 12, get 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' for just $39.99 at Amazon. Save $10 for 20% off on this acclaimed fantasy RPG game.

Reddit is suing Australia over its social media ban for young people.

Get a free Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, or Samsung tablet by signing up for a new Verizon home internet plan this season.

As of Dec. 12, get the Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop for 45% off at Amazon.

As of Dec. 12, the Anker Prime Docking Station (14-Port, 160W) is on sale for $174.99, down from $269.99, at Amazon.

As of Dec. 12, get the Samsung Odyssey G5 OLED monitor for $190 off. That brings it down to its lowest price ever, but it expires at 8 pm ET.

Commentary: The photos and voicemails you capture with loved ones will become treasures later in life.

The Apple M4 MacBook Air base model is back down to its best-ever $749 Black Friday price at both Best Buy and Amazon. Save $250 or 25%.

A sizzle reel for HBO and HBO Max's 2026 slate showcases anticipated series like "Euphoria," "Lanterns," and "House of the Dragon."

As of Dec. 12, get a Lego Christmas Table Decoration building set for its lowest price yet.

The world's fastest OLED monitor is $300 off at Amazon. Get it for $697.49, down from $999.99.

A new leak indicates that Apple is launching an improved version of AirTag soon.