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Here is the full list of the enterprise tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

Samsung said that Memories features for Google Photos will be exclusive to its TVs for six months

More than 20 venture capitalists share their thoughts on AI agents, enterprise AI budgets and more for 2026.

A fun diversion for retro gaming on the Nintendo Switch 2—if you can stand to look at it.

4 strategies for resetting their relationship with time-sucking tech.

Retailers lose $76.5 billion annually to return fraud as nearly 10% of U.S. retail returns involve fraudulent activity, with $850 billion in returns expected in 2025.

From university breaches to cyberattacks that shut down whole supply chains, these were the worst cybersecurity incidents of the year.

From the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide range of body pillows designed for side sleepers.

Netflix has teased a first look at its upcoming Take That documentary, which will hit screens on 27 Jan. 2026.

Google's AI is now even smarter, and more versatile.

Privacy may be dead, but civilians are turning conventional wisdom on its head by surveilling the cops as much as the cops surveil them.

From Donald Trump to DOGE to Chinese hackers, this year the internet's chaos caused outsized real-world harm.

Tech companies are increasingly warning their customers that they have been targeted by governments with advanced government spyware, such as NSO's Pegasus or Paragon's Graphite. What happens after receiving a threat notification?

Today’s global coral bleaching events are the worst kind of climate warning.

The best phone cameras of 2025 will likely launch in the back half of the calendar, but there are a few worth celebrating now.

Learn 12 languages with lifetime access to Promova on sale for $55

Turn your phone into a professional-grade document scanner with lifetime access to SwiftScan VIP for $39.97 using code SCAN until Jan. 11.

It's your last chance to save 30% on Nomad eSIM plans (excluding anything already on sale) with the Mashable-exclusive discount code MASH30. This code is only live until the last day of 2025.

Answers to each clue for the December 29, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Ubisoft shut down the servers for 'Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X' for over 24 hours after hackers gave away in-game currency worth millions.

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

See the moon phase expected for December 29, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Uganda vs. Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Zambia vs. Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Angola vs. Egypt in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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" #1653 on December 29 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.

ShinyHunters claims responsibility for stealing 94GB of Pornhub user data affecting over 200 million records and demands Bitcoin ransom.

Save 80 percent on a refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (2017) with Touch Bar, now $299.97 (reg. $1,499) for a limited time.

Imagiyo AI Image Generator drops to $34.97, offering AI image creation at a lower price.

Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows for $29.97 (reg. $229).

Local police said they have charged an Illinois driver who struck and killed a pedestrian while she was livestreaming on TikTok.

Good news for anyone tired of or embarrassed by their current Gmail address.

China is banning Tesla-style door handles as U.S. regulators look into safety issues too.

The gap between Apple's standard and budget smart watches has never felt smaller. 

ChatGPT 2025 now connects to Apple Music, Canva, Expedia, TripAdvisor and OpenTable through built-in apps that help users create playlists, design graphics and more.

Is this the foldable iPhone rumored to be released in 2026? YouTuber Jon Prosser says it is.

WeTransfer co-founder Nalden has a new file transfer service that users can use without logging in.

Leaks cause damage, down time, and cost money. MayimFlow's founder John Khazraee wants to change that.

OpenAI is hiring a new Head of Preparedness.

Here is the full list of the health and wellness Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

Google's Pixel Watch 4 is an excellent smartwatch with fast charging and great design.