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The Bluesky contact matching feature is opt-in and your data won't be used to spam your friends, the social network says.

Warner Bros. Discovery called Paramount's offer "illusory" and said that the company had misled shareholders about its financing.

Mozilla has appointed Anthony Enzor-DeMeo as its CEO, as the Firefox developer scrambles to adapt in a rapidly changing browser market.

The company on Wednesday said it is integrating the tool, which lets you build AI-powered mini apps, inside the Gemini web app, allowing users to create their own custom apps.

Skana Robotics built a decision-making algorithm that helps unmanned vessels react and adapt to data from other vessels.

The AI-powered IRMO M1 exoskeleton features four modes including turbo, eco, training and rest for hiking, running, cycling and sports with eight-hour battery life.

Start off on the right foot (and buy the grown-ups some time to make coffee) with these excellent, tiny gifts.

"Fallout" Season 2 is full of references to the Bethesda games it's based on, including one iconic "Fallout 4" location.

As of Dec. 17, the Lego DC Batman Construction Figure & The Bat-Pod Bike set has hit its lowest-ever price of $31.99 at Amazon for a limited time. This is 51% off its list price of $64.99.

The first episode of "Fallout" Season 2 includes "Big Iron," Marty Robbins' 1959 Western gunslinger ballad, a song known to "Fallout" fans.

Amazon is in early discussions to invest as much as $10 billion in OpenAI in a deal that would see the AI lab using the e-commerce giant's AI chips.

Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.

An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.

Initial participants in the new Apple Manufacturing Academy tell WIRED that the tech giant’s surprising frankness and hands-on support are already benefiting their bottom lines.

As of Dec. 17, the JBL Tune Buds are still at their lowest-ever price of $39.95 at Amazon. This is 60% off their list price of $99.95.

Find the best free earbuds deal at Amazon. Save 52% on the Sony WH-1000XM5 bundle at Amazon.

Ben & Jerry's is launching Ice Cream Bars. More than 150 Scoop Shops are handing out free Cookie Dough bars on Dec. 17.

Science Corporation, founded by Neuralink’s first president, Max Hodak, has unveiled a prototype machine to extend the life of organs for longer periods.

How to watch Carabao Cup for free. Live stream Newcastle United vs. Fulham in the EFL Cup for free.

I’m a Black staffer at WIRED. My position feels more precarious than ever. There’s a reason for that.

See the moon phase expected for December 17, 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.

Get the best Fire Stick deal at Amazon. Save 40% on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus at Amazon.

Get nearly everything you need to prep your guest room ahead of the holidays.

The weak RC4 for administrative authentication has been a hacker holy grail for decades.

A new report lays out Apple's iPhone plans in great detail.

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

Mashable's headphones expert weighs in on who should invest in the AirPods Max in 2025 and beyond.

Answers to each clue for the December 17, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

As of Dec. 17, the iRobot Roomba 105 robot vacuum and mop is back to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $169. This is 47% off its list price of $319.99.

Get the best Samsung Galaxy Watch deal at Amazon. Save 48% on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 at Amazon.

Get the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 43% on the Insignia 50-inch Class F50 at Amazon.

From "Severance" and "Adolescence" to "The Pitt" and "Andor," here are our top 10 TV shows of 2025. Plus, how to watch them.

Google has entered India's growing co-branded credit card market by partnering with Axis Bank.

Mashable's tech editor forecasts the top tech trends to know as we head into 2026. Expect fleets of AI robots and foldable displays to dominate headlines.

Jordan The Stallion is all over TikTok, racking up millions upon millions of views. He shared his backstory with Mashable.

Chatbots and AI-powered search has the potential to expand access to abortion information. Advocates are figuring out how to make that happen.

FastestVPN PRO’s lifetime plan is down to $32.97 (reg. $600) through Jan. 11, offering 15-device coverage and advanced security tools.

Take your Mac to the next level with this lifetime license to MacPilot, now just $27.97 with code UPDATE now through Dec. 21.

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

How to watch college football for free. Live stream South Florida vs. Old Dominion in 2025 without cable.

"Die Hard," "The Preacher's Wife," "Tangerine," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and "Happiest Season" are just a few of our favorite Christmas movies now streaming on Hulu.

"My Secret Santa," "Hot Frosty," "Jingle Jangle," "Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square," and more of the best Christmas movies on Netflix. Guide.

Here are all the streaming details for "Christy." Find out how to watch the new Sydney Sweeney boxing movie at home.

Did your favorite make the cut? Mashable's entertainment team runs down the best movies released in 2025.

From "Adolescence" and "The Four Seasons" to "Forever" and "Running Point," here are the best Netflix shows of 2025 so far.

Finn Wolfhard teased the final four episodes of "Stranger Things" on "The Tonight Show", using a one-word clue for each.

AI has come to Libby, a beloved app for readers. AI-narrated audiobooks are everywhere on the app, but there's an easy way to avoid them. Here's how to spot AI audiobooks on Libby.

Sabrina Carpenter has gone day drinking with Seth Meyers for a Christmas-themed edition of his regular alcohol-fuelled segment.

The deal valued MoEngage at "well over" $900 million post-money.

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

How to watch FIFA Intercontinental Cup for free. Live stream PSG vs. Flamengo in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final for free.

The teaser trailer for 'Disclosure Day' has been released, offering a glimpse at Steven Spielberg's upcoming alien sci-fi film.

A key issue, reportedly, was IPO timing.

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" #1641 on December 17 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

HBO Max's official trailer for 'The Pitt' Season 2 shows Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) working a July 4 emergency room shift.

"Fallout 2" is full of game details. From Pip-Boys to power armor, the Prime Video series is a fan's Wasteland. Here's a guide.

There's moment in "Fallout" Season 2 that isn't directly an ode to the late, great David Lynch, but it absolutely is.

The judge ruled Tesla should have to suspend manufacturing and sales in California for 30 days, but the DMV stayed those rulings for 90 days to allow Tesla to comply.

We took a hair-raising trip around a track in the final four-door GT version of Jaguar's polarizing relaunch concept car. Is just might be good enough to end the British brand's abysmal run of luck.

TikTok was threatened with a U.S. ban on December 16, 2025. But there's already an order which delays a ban until January 2026.

Get lifetime access to MagellanTV for $139.97, its lowest price ever, and stream thousands of ad-free documentaries across history, science, space, crime, and nature.

Google's AI image generator and editor Nano Banana has been a huge hit. And on Dec. 16, OpenAI launched a new image editing tool of its own — ChatGPT Images.

Laptop prices could jump in the near future due to the suddenly increased demand for RAM hardware. Samsung has reportedly doubled the price of DR55 RAM.

On WikiFlix, a Netflix-inspired archive of public domain films, you can watch movies like "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Noseferatu" for free.

What technology would "Fallout" stars Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten, and showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet want in their lives?

X's new terms of service say that no one can use the Twitter name, trademarks, logos and more without written consent.

X's new terms of service say that no one can use the Twitter name, trademarks, logos and more without written consent.

The delivery app has claimed that price testing is part of a longstanding practice in retail sales.

The best streaming deals right now are ad-free. Maybe the best streaming deals are always ad-free.

OpenAI announced upgrades for its ChatGPT Images platform on Tuesday, saying the program can now make more precise edits and produce images more quickly.

It took Slate Auto about seven months to grow its customer list by 50%, but new reservations appear to be outpacing any cancelations.

After controlling shareholders failed to take Grindr private, and controversies over data and the banning of the phrase “No Zionists,” Grindr’s CEO opens up about AI, privacy, and big expansion plans.

Users can view and share photos and comments about restaurants they’ve visited, discover content from others, and follow people just like on any social network.

Conversation focus uses the AI glasses' open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you're talking to, says Meta.

OpenAI rolls out GPT-Image-1.5 for ChatGPT, promising 4x faster generation, better instruction-following and precise edits. The launch escalates its rivalry with Google Gemini.

Luminar says trouble with Volvo started as early as 2022, and that the Swedish automaker made -- but then backed away from -- large orders of its lidar sensors.

Leona Health built an AI co-pilot to manage the flood of patient messages Latin American doctors receive on WhatsApp.

Chrome for Android now turns web articles into AI-powered podcast conversations. Get hands-free browsing with Google Gemini's natural audio summaries.

Google's new email based assistant will be available to 18+ AI Pro and Ultra plan users in North America

The De'Longhi 15-bar pump espresso machine is on sale at Amazon for only $99.95. That's a 50% discount and its best price ever.

The digital Skylight Calendar is an excellent gift idea for busy parents. It's $229.99 at Best Buy on Dec. 16, beating Black Friday.

As OpenAI scrambles to improve ChatGPT, it's ditching a feature in its free tier that contributed to last summer's user revolt.

The food waste startup founded by Nest alumnus Matt Rogers also received an investment from Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund.

Yale epidemiologist Harvey Risch, who has speculated about a connection between Covid vaccines and “turbo cancer” and promoted ivermectin, says he'll chair the President's Cancer Panel.

Netflix's has its second big foray into video podcasts with its new partnership with iHeartMedia.

As of Dec. 16, get the Shark Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo for $100 off.

The Anker Solix F2000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $849, down from the list price of $1,999. That's a 58% discount.

The TCL 85-inch T7 QLED 4K TV is on sale for just under $1,000 at Amazon. Shop now and take nearly 30% off.

Paul Feig directs this tortured adaptation of Freida McFadden's trashy novel.

Stephanie Valentine glamzilla opens up about inspiration, beauty, and why community, not virality, is at the heart of her content.

Need a last-minute stocking stuffer? We found 15+ discounted gift cards with digital delivery: Uber, Ulta, and a ton of restaurants.

As of Dec. 16, get $50 off the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 portable speaker at Amazon.

Buy a $25 Starbucks gift card and get a free $5 gift card.

LG is forcing Copilot on its smart TVs, like it or not.

Rax is a peer-to-peer clothing rental company that won top consumer pitch at Disrupt this year.

A DoorDash delivery person in Kentucky was accused of pepper spraying a customer's food, causing the customer to get sick.

By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram can better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.

The inaugural U.S. TikTok Awards stream Dec. 18, with Ciara headlining and creators taking center stage. Mashable will be there for every moment.

The Sonos Era 100 smart speaker is on sale for $169 at Amazon and other retailers, marking a 22% discount.

Some very sensitive info about Pornhub Premium members was reportedly stolen.

As of Dec. 16, get the Oral-B iO Electric Toothbrush for $50 off at Amazon.

The Roborock Saros 10R is on sale at Amazon for $999.99, down from the normal price of $1,599.99. That's a 38% discount.