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Epic Games CEO says Fortnite won't return to Japan, though, because the new rules still require high fees.

The merger would broaden Trump Media’s holdings into the nascent fusion power space while data centers clamor for more electricity amid the ongoing AI boom.

Luma AI's new model is available through the company's Dream Machine platform.

T-Mobile recently announced a new way to switch to the carrier in 15 minutes, and even get a new phone delivered on the same day. Here's what it's like.

Lovable has seen its valuation more than triple just five months after the company's last funding round in July.

Amazon said that the feature uses the Ring doorbell's video descriptions to determine who the person in front the camera is based on their uniform, actions, and what they are holding.

The influential progressive third party announced Thursday that it was putting out a recruitment call for candidates specifically opposed to data centers.

As of Dec. 18, the Fire TV Cube is discounted at Amazon to $109.99, 21% off its list price of $139.99.

As of Dec. 18, Magic: The Gathering — Commander Master Play Booster Box is below market value at Amazon.

Scammers are sending fake Facebook settlement payout emails that mimic legitimate notices from the privacy settlement administrator to deceive users.

A new, EU-only feature called Notification Forwarding allows the iPhone to forward notifications to a third-party watch.

The director of Deepfaking Sam Altman created a “Sam Bot” when he couldn’t get an interview with the OpenAI CEO. Watch an exclusive trailer for the documentary, which comes out in January.

How to watch NFL for free. Live stream the NFL for free from anywhere in the world.

The Duffer Brothers appeared on "The Tonight Show" and used Funko dolls to give a clue as to how the show might end.

What's new to streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more for the week of Dec. 18, 2025?

As of Dec. 18, the JBL Tune 770NC headphones are still at their lowest-ever price of $79.95 at Amazon, 47% off their list price of $149.95.

As of Dec. 16, Magic: The Gathering — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box pre-order is below market value at Amazon.

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.

Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled.

As of Dec. 18, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is on sale at Amazon for $139.99. This is 36% off its list price of $219.99.

Find the best power station deal at Amazon. Save 32% on the Anker Solix C1000 at Amazon.

Find the best streaming deal at Amazon. Save 40% on the Roku Streaming Stick 4K at Amazon.

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 18, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Find the best Fitbit deal at Amazon. Save 40% on the Fitbit Versa 4 at Amazon.

As the world looks to incorporate more renewables into energy grids, centuries-old systems that can balance supply and demand are being reappraised and innovated upon.

Best TV deal at Amazon. Save 35% on the 40-inch Roku Smart TV 2025 at Amazon.

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Ted Cruz calling him "unfunny" at a Senate committee hearing.

Sydney Jo is turning her viral TikTok series The Group Chat into a TV show by trusting her instincts as a self-taught writer.

It should not prove difficult to watch the TikTok Awards. All you need is the TikTok app and/or a free Tubi account.

A camera attached to an Armagh Observatory telescope recorded the split-second flash of a meteorite slamming into the moon Dec. 12.

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

Get a Grade A refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (2019) for just $359.97 (reg. $1,499) — ideal for everyday home use.

Take your cybersecurity more seriously in 2026 with this 5-year subscription to AdGuard VPN, on sale now for $49.99 (reg. $359.40).

The multi-stimulating sex machine can heat up, can be mounted via a suction cup, and is totally worth the splurge.

YouTube won't share music streaming data with Billboard any more, objecting to how it weights streams when calculating U.S. charts.

Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.

How to get free books on Stuff Your Kindle Day. Download free wintery books on the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day.

See the moon phase expected for December 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" #1642 on December 18 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

In an economy where everyone's feeling squeezed, AI-driven price testing of kitchen essentials was bound to attract attention.

The lawsuit is just the latest in a string of copyright-related legal complaints aimed at the AI industry.

Tesla has filed a patent for a new roof structure that would allow satellite signals to pass through. Are Starlink antennas coming to Tesla cars?

The brand best known for its Aerogarden dupes actually has a wide range of indoor garden supplies. These are the products I've tested and would buy myself.

Lego holiday sets are selling out — here are seven that are still available.

The Ecovacs Deebot T80 robot vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $499.99, down from the list price of $999.99. That's a 50% discount.

Save 83 percent on FileJump’s 2TB cloud storage lifetime subscription, now $79.97 (reg. $467) through Dec. 21.

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you our conversation with Jon M. Chu from WIRED’s Big Interview event, fresh on the heels of directing Wicked: For Good.

The Kobo Clara Colour is on sale for $139.99 at Amazon, down from the usual price of $159.99. That's a 13% discount.

Isaacman will run the space agency at a time when Trump is trying to both downsize it and task it with returning astronauts to the Moon.

There may be an iMac Pro with the M5 chip coming to Apple users soon, if leaked documents are to be believed.

Antivirus helps keep your devices safe. Anti scam tech helps keep your decisions safe. Both matter in a digital world where trickery is quick, clever, and absolutely everywhere.

Elon Musk is famous for making big, unfulfilled promises about self-driving. Now, his EV company is in hot water for its full self-driving mode in California.

YouTube takes its ball and goes home by pulling Billboard's access to its music data.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' could finally justify the system's mouse functionality.

After decades on network television, the Academy Awards will stream on YouTube for free by the end of the decade.

A new lawsuit against Match Group alleges that it was aware of complaints against Stephen Matthews — but still recommended him to women.

The comment from Brendan Carr, a Republican, raised concerns from lawmakers about how President Trump might use the agency.

The news highlights YouTube's growing dominance in the television space and a major shift as streaming takes on more live events.

The company said that it would revisit opportunities for third-party partnerships in the future.

Brennan Lee Mulligan takes us to a sun-scorched post-apocalyptic adventure in this trailer for the next season of "Dimension 20," entitled "Gladlands."

Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.

Cisco said it discovered a Chinese hacking campaign targeting its customers by exploiting a zero-day in some of the company's most popular products.

Holiday shopping scams surge as fake refund emails target distracted consumers during Black Friday and holiday seasons, costing Americans billions annually.

Meta said that the test impacts professional accounts and pages on Facebook.

Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.

DeSantis has spent 27 years at Amazon, including eight years as an SVP for AWS, the cloud provider that powers about one-third of the internet.

The Texas attorney general is suing various TV manufacturers for allegedly monitoring what users watch.

The CMF Watch 3 Pro by Nothing is down to $78.90 at Amazon, marking a new best price ever at 20% off.

It's the latest e-bike company to seek bankruptcy protection after pandemic-era excitement for the category wore off.

Save up to 50% at LELO and get a free SONA 2 Travel on orders over $199. The extended Cyber Week sale ends in 20 hours.

As of Dec. 17, get $220 off the Narwal Freo Pro robot vacuum and mop at Amazon.

The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is down to just $479 at Amazon in both the straight and curly models — its lowest price ever at 26% off.

Millions of customers had very sensitive financial information stolen in a breach of a credit check company.

The Eufy E20 3-in-1 Robot Vacuum is on sale for just $299.99 (or 54% off) thanks to a coupon code. It's never been cheaper.

Get the Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box for just $31.59 (47% off) at Amazon. Includes 790 pieces and arrives by Christmas.

Score the Sonos Arc Ultra for $879 (save $220). Experience 9.1.4 surround sound and deeper bass with Sonos' flagship soundbar.

Google's latest experimental AI project is called CC, a tool that delivers a personalized morning brief based on your emails and meeting schedule.

As of Dec. 17, save $350 on the DJI Power 1000 portable power station at Amazon.

Radiant Nuclear is developing a small modular reactor to replace diesel generators. The startup previously raised $165 million in May.

Help clean the ocean every time you use Wave Browser

Google is making Gemini 3 Flash the default model in the Gemini app and oAI model for Search

New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.

Coursera and Udemy, two of the biggest names in online learning, are combining platforms next year.

Get your first month of the DirecTV Signature Entertainment package for $50 through Jan. 6 in first-ever flash holiday sale.

Watch the 'Dancing with the Stars' champs and cutest couple ever roll out the tech they’re obsessed with on Walmart Live.

The 13-inch M4 Apple MacBook Air is on sale for just $749 at Amazon and Best Buy (or $250 off). That's a record-low price for most of its colorways.

Get the best coffee machine deal at Amazon. As of Dec. 17, get $350 off the KitchenAid Espresso Machine at Amazon.

The DJI Power 2000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $699, down from the list price of $1,299. That's a 46% discount.

Score 50% off MasterClass memberships and career certificates through Dec. 24. Learn from Kim Kardashian, Gordon Ramsay, and more.

Kermit, Miss Piggy, and more return for a "Muppet Show" special, and Sabrina Carpenter is their guest.

Pokémon TCG's Ascended Heroes preorders could drop at any moment. Here's all the retailers you need to keep an eye on.