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Tech - It's FOSS - 4 hours ago

13 Awesome Games Linux Users Can Grab in Steam Winter Sale 🎼 (Ends 5 January)

End 2025 on a winning note by grabbing some fun games for your Linux gaming rig!

Tech - Gizmodo - 14 hours ago

‘The Vampire Lestat’ Showrunner Teases Louis and Claudia’s Returns

'Interview With the Vampire' is shifting focus to Lestat, but it's not forgetting to bring his former family along for the ride.

Tech - Engadget - 14 hours ago

You can now tweak how warm and enthusiastic ChatGPT's responses are

OpenAI gave its AI chatbot a professional makeover with the latest GPT-5.2 release, and some users are already complaining about its tone. For anyone who's finding ChatGPT rude or sassy, OpenAI has some welcome news since it's letting users further customize its personality with extra warmth or enthusiasm.  You can now adjust specific characteristics in ChatGPT, like warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use.Now available in your "Personalization" settings. pic.twitter.com/7WSkOQVTKU— OpenAI (@OpenAI) D...

Tech - Universe Today - 15 hours ago

ESA's JUICE Mission Reveals More Activity from 3I/ATLAS

During November 2025, ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) used five of its science instruments to observe 3I/ATLAS. The instruments collected information about how the comet is behaving and what it is made of.

Tech - Gizmodo - 15 hours ago

Open Channel: What’d You Think of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’?

Was 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' another worthwhile trip to Pandora, or should this be the last of the films?

Tech - Engadget - 16 hours ago

GuliKit's $20 mod makes the ROG Xbox Ally's joysticks drift-free

There may not be any reports of stick drift with the ROG Xbox Ally yet, but that doesn't mean there won't be. If you'd rather not end up with joysticks that have a mind of their own, GuliKit revealed its latest TMR Electromagnet Joystick Modules made specifically for your Xbox handheld. GuliKit said it worked directly with Asus to develop these joystick upgrades, which match the exact dimensions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X's stock sticks. The aftermarket accessories company previously design...

Tech - Gizmodo - 17 hours ago

Thank Pochita, the ‘Chainsaw Man’ Anime Will Return

But will the 'International Assassins' arc be a new season, or another movie? That's what 'Chainsaw Man' fans want to know.

Tech - Engadget - 17 hours ago

A San Francisco power outage left Waymo's self-driving cars stranded at intersections

Several of Waymo's autonomous vehicles were seen stuck in the middle of San Francisco streets following a significant power outage that took out the city's traffic lights. Waymo responded to the power outage by suspending its ride-hailing services in the city, but images and videos on social media showed the self-driving taxis stopped at intersections with hazard lights on. "We have temporarily suspended our ride-hailing services in the San Francisco Bay Area due to the widespread power outage,"...

Tech - Gizmodo - 19 hours ago
Tech - Gizmodo - 19 hours ago

‘Dan Da Dan’ Will Beam Down with Season 3 in 2027

Science Saru will bring 'Dan Da Dan' back to your screens in just under two years with new threats and more romance.

Tech - Gizmodo - 21 hours ago
Tech - Gizmodo - 22 hours ago

Shark FacialPro Glow Review: Can You Really Get a Professional-Quality Facial at Home?

This quirky at-home facial device made my face glow for days.

Tech - Universe Today - 22 hours ago

Engineering the First Reusable Launchpads on the Moon

Engineers need good data to build lasting things. Even the designers of the Great Pyramids knew the limestone they used to build these massive structures would be steady when stacked on top of one another, even if they didn’t have tables of the compressive strength of those stones. But when attempting to build structures on other worlds, such as the Moon, engineers don’t yet know much about the local materials. Still, due to the costs of getting large amounts of materials off of Earth, they will...

Tech - Wired - 23 hours ago

5 Best Monitors for the Mac Mini (2025), Tested and Reviewed

The Mac Mini is a fantastic little computer, but you'll need one of these great monitors to complete the setup.

Tech - Wired - 23 hours ago

Research Reveals the Optimal Way to Optimize

The leading approach to the simplex method, a widely used technique for balancing complex logistical constraints, can’t get any better.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 day ago

Proposed Space Station Could Be Deployed in a Single Launch

A prototype of Max Space's Thunderbird could launch as early as 2027.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

What Is Lossless Audio, and Do You Really Need It?

Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get it? Here’s what to know.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

8 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Kokuyo

Digital tools are not always superior. Here are some WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks to keep you on track.

Tech - It's FOSS - 1 day ago

Linux Apps Without Distro Lock-In? Explore This Lesser Known Snap and Flatpak Alternative

Meet PkgForge: A Distro-Independent Portable Apps 'Foundry' for Linux Users

Tech - It's FOSS - 1 day ago

jdSystemMonitor: More Than Your Regular System Monitor on Linux

Bringing system resources and internal details together in one place, jdSystemMonitor is a solid and lightweight option for desktop Linux users.

Tech - Universe Today - 1 day ago

Astronomers Find the First Compelling Evidence of "Monster Stars" in the Early Universe

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, a team of international researchers has discovered chemical fingerprints of gigantic primordial stars that were among the first to form after the Big Bang.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Governor Hochul signs New York's AI safety act

New York governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Friday aimed at holding large AI developers accountable for the safety of their models. The RAISE Act establishes rules for greater transparency, requiring these companies to publish information about their safety protocols and report any incidents within 72 hours of their occurrence. It comes a few months after California adopted similar legislation. But, the penalties aren't going to be nearly as steep as they were initially presented when t...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 day ago

He Got a Bunch of Money Again

Can you believe it?

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 day ago

The ‘Steel Ball Run’ Anime Rides to Netflix in March

'Steel Ball Run,' the next chapter in the 'Jojo's Bizarre Adventure' saga, gets a new trailer ahead of its spring premiere.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Sony's first EV with Honda will let you remotely play PS5 in your car

Faraway road trips just got a lot easier, at least for the passengers. Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between the two Japanese conglomerates created to produce electric vehicles, announced that its Afeela EV will come with PS Remote Play. While playing video games in a car may be a niche feature, it means drivers will have something to do when parked, and passengers can chip away at their favorite RPGs during long drives. According to the announcement, the Afeela will be able to run your...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 day ago

Rest in Hell, Fake AI-Made YouTube Trailers

Rejoice, two of the biggest contributors to the AI movie trailer problem on YouTube have been taken down.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 day ago

Volkswagen’s Microbus-Style EV Will Not Come Back in 2026

Is it being paused, only to be quietly killed later on?

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Game publisher says cheaper Switch 2 cartridges are coming in since-deleted post

Gamers who prefer physical copies of their favorite titles may be getting a major win with the Switch 2. In an unexpected announcement from retro video game publisher ININ Games, Nintendo reportedly has "two new smaller cartridge sizes" for its Switch 2 console. For ININ Games, these rumored game cartridges with smaller storage capacity allow the publisher to recalculate production costs and pursue a physical Switch 2 release of its upcoming R-Type Dimensions III. ININ Games later deleted its po...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 day ago

Nebula Awards Yelled at Until They Completely Ban Use of AI by Nominees

GenAI and LLMs almost got a soft pass to enter the Nebula Awards, but the sci-fi/fantasy writing community shut that down.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Valve discontinued the last remaining LCD model of the Steam Deck

If you still haven't bought into the Steam Deck craze, it'll cost you a little extra to take the plunge now since Valve is only offering OLED models. Valve announced in a note on its Steam Deck page that it's "no longer producing the Steam Deck LCD 256GB model," adding that "once sold out, it will no longer be available." As of this article's publishing, the $399 Steam Deck with LCD and 256 GB of storage, which we ranked as the best gaming handheld for most, is out of stock. Even Valve's refurbi...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 day ago

‘Man of Tomorrow’ Has Finally Found Its Brainiac

Give a 'hello' to Lars Eidinger, the man who'll be your Brainiac for 2027's 'Man of Tomorrow.'

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 day ago

The True ‘My Hero Academia’ Finale Arrives Next Year

Bones has one last episode for 'My Academia' to close out the anime as part of the series' 10-year celebration.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

AirTags are back on sale for $65 for a four-pack

Most Apple products are pretty expensive, but some of the most affordable (and useful) ones are AirTags. The Bluetooth trackers are priced pretty reasonably even when not on sale, but they can be a steal if you can get them on a discount like right now. A four pack of AirTags is on sale for $65 at Amazon, which is only a few dollars more than the record-low price we saw during Black Friday this year. If you place an order quickly, the AirTags should arrive in time for Christmas, making this...

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

AirPods Pro 3 drop to a record low of $199

If you haven't yet upgraded to Apple's AirPods Pro 3, you can pick up the company's latest model at a discount through a deal on Amazon right now. The AirPods Pro 3, which came out in September, are currently down to $199. That's $50 off and the best price we've seen. With the new AirPods Pro, Apple made some big improvements, including better battery life and sound quality, and introduced useful new features, such as Live Translation. The AirPods Pro 3 are the best AirPods available today,...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 day ago

AI Image Generators Default to the Same 12 Photo Styles, Study Finds

Anything your imagination desires, as long as it's one of just a few options.

Tech - Engadget - 1 day ago

Google Assistant will stick around a bit longer than expected for some Android users

Google wanted to remove Assistant from most Android phones by the end of 2025 and replace it with Gemini. But now the company has announced that it needs a bit more time to make its AI assistant the new default digital helper for most of its users. Google said that it's adjusting its previously announced timeline to "make sure [it delivers] a seamless transition" and that updates to convert Assistant to Gemini on Android devices will continue into the next year. The company also said that it's s...

Tech - Universe Today - 1 day ago

IMAP's Instruments Are Coming Online

During the deployment of new space telescopes that are several critical steps each has to go through. Launch is probably the one most commonly thought of, another is “first light” of all of the instruments on the telescope. Ultimately, they’re responsible for the data the telescope is intended to collect - if they don’t work properly then the mission itself it a failure. Luckily, the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) recently collected first light on its 10 primary instruments, ...

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

Trump’s Agriculture Bailout Is Alienating His MAHA Base

The administration’s pro-industry tilt—across three executive agencies—is feeding the MAHA movement’s growing discontent.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

The 23 Best Movies on Amazon Prime, WIRED's Picks (December 2025)

Wicked, Merry Little Batman, and Die Hard are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

The 48 Best Movies on Netflix, WIRED’s Picks (December 2025)

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Frankenstein, and Klaus are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

Hackers Stole Millions of PornHub Users’ Data for Extortion

Plus: Cisco discloses a zero-day with no available patch, Venezuela accuses the US of a cyberattack, and more.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

25 Amazon Super Saturday Deals on Last-Minute Gifts We've Tested (2025)

Procrastinators, rejoice. Super Saturday is here with last-minute deals on WIRED-tested gear.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Double Cosmic Explosion Gives Birth to Unprecedented ‘Superkilonova’

In a strange turn of events, a supernova birthed twin baby neutron stars that merged to make a powerful kilonova.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Gear News of the Week: LG Debuts an RGB LED TV, and Google Brings Find Hub to Wear OS

Plus: Samsung also announces new Micro RGB TVs, and a looming global memory crunch might make Nvidia reduce its supply of graphics cards.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

7 Useful Tips for Anyone Connecting to Public Wi-Fi

Our public spaces are now awash with wireless internet. Make sure you’re getting the most out of every connection.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Loop Earplugs Discount Codes and Deals: Save on Ear Buds and Gift Sets

Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off

Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech.

Tech - It's FOSS - 2 days ago

Watch Out Elasticsearch! Tiger Data's PostgreSQL BM25 Search Extension Goes Open Source

Previously proprietary PostgreSQL extension is now freely available on GitHub.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Here’s What’s in the DOJ’s Epstein File Release—and What’s Missing

From photos of former president Bill Clinton to images of strange scrapbooks, the Justice Department’s release is curious but far from revelatory.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Here’s What’s in the DOJ’s Epstein Files Release—and What’s Missing

From photos of former president Bill Clinton to images of strange scrapbooks, the Justice Department’s release is curious but far from revelatory.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

A Brief History of Klingon-Federation Conflict

If there's one thing 'Star Trek' loves, even in times of peace, it's a scrap between Starfleet and the Klingons.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025

In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

What James Cameron Changed in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ After Audiences Saw ‘Way of Water’

In a new interview, Cameron gave details about the parts of 'Avatar 2' that inspired changes in 'Avatar 3.'

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Claude's Chrome plugin is now available to all paid users

Anthropic is finally letting more people use Claude in Google Chrome. The company's AI browser plugin is expanding beyond $200-per-month Max subscribers and is now available to anyone who pays for a Claude subscription. The Claude Chrome plugin allows for easy access to Anthropic's AI regardless of where you are on the web, but its real draw is how it lets Claude navigate and use websites on your behalf. Anthropic says that Claude can fill out forms, manage your calendar and email and complete m...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Runaway Black Hole Escapes Its Galaxy—and It’s Leaving Baby Stars in Its Wake

The Webb telescope confirmed one of the fastest moving celestial objects ever detected.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Introducing a New Chapter for ‘Uncanny Valley’

In this episode, we look back at 2025 and look ahead to what's happening in 2026—including what’s in store for Uncanny Valley.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

These Laser Beams Could Power Military Drones 5,000 Feet in the Air

The U.S. military-backed project is now on the way to integrated system testing, the company said.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

The DOJ’s Jeffrey Epstein Files Are Here

Forced by an act of Congress, the Justice Department has released “hundreds of thousands” of pages of documents related to Epstein—but not everything, as is required by law.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

From Spidey to Snoopy, Hollywood’s Acquisition Mania Has Come for ‘Peanuts’

Sony just purchased a controlling stake in the iconic brand featuring Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and more.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Hotspots Capable of Driving Catastrophic Mega-Hurricanes Are Spreading Across the Oceans

This process, driven by climate change, is increasing the risk of “Category 6” tropical cyclones making landfall in densely populated areas.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Netflix is acquiring game avatar maker Ready Player Me

Netflix is acquiring Estonian startup Ready Player Me, a company creating "cross-game avatar tech" that allows players to bring their digital personas with them to different games, the company's CEO Timmu TÔke shared in a LinkedIn post. The acquisition is part of Netflix's new games strategy, which puts an emphasis on approachable multiplayer titles and adaptations of the streaming service's IP.Ready Player Me's team of around 20 employees will be incorporated into Netflix's staff, TechCrunch wr...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

‘My Hero Academia’ Carried the Shonen Anime Torch to a Triumphant Finish

'My Hero Academia' earned its flowers as a superhero epic that never lost its way—and it also elevated the genre to new heights.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Get up to 78 percent off ExpressVPN two-year plans for the holidays

It looks like the holidays aren't a bad time to shop for a VPN subscription. ExpressVPN, Engadget's pick for the best premium provider, currently has a less premium price. This deal gives you two years of the Advanced plan (with a bonus of four free months) for only $101. When it isn't on sale, the same subscription would cost $392. Engadget's VPN guru, Sam Chapman, praised ExpressVPN's service. He described it as "high-performing" and having "very few flaws." The service received high marks fo...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Instacart to Pay $60 Million in Refunds for Allegedly Deceiving Customers

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission accused Instacart of misleading costumers with promises of free deliveries and full refunds.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Scammers in China Are Using AI-Generated Images to Get Refunds

From dead crabs to shredded bed sheets, fraudsters are using fake photos and videos to get their money back from ecommerce sites.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

A Starlink Satellite Is Tumbling Toward Earth After a Strange Anomaly in Orbit

The satellite suffered a sudden drop in altitude, suggesting there may have been a small explosion.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Frank Darabont Reveals the Real Story Behind Why He Didn’t Take on ‘The Dark Tower’

The director of 'The Shawshank Redemption,' 'The Green Mile,' and 'The Mist' talks about the Stephen King project that got away.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago
Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

The best iPad deals this week include the iPad mini for $100 off

The iPad, of course, isn't the only tablet computer out there it wasn't even the first but Apple's version redefined the category. In our opinion, it's the best tablet you can buy and these slates consistently earn high scores in our reviews. That doesn't mean you should have to pay full price for your next iPad. We are continually on the hunt for good deals on iPads (and other Apple gear while we're at it) and each week, we round them up right there.Current discounts include the iPad mini and t...

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Sam Altman’s New Brain Venture, Merge Labs, Will Spin Out of a Nonprofit

Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface startup that seeks to read brain activity using ultrasound, is being spun out of Forest Neurotech, a Los Angeles nonprofit.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

How a Reddit Post Helped Find the Brown University Shooting Suspect

"The police need to look into a grey Nissan with Florida plates, possibly a rental."

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg's nonprofit cuts ties with the immigration advocacy group he co-founded

Behold Mark Zuckerberg: man of principle. Witness the Meta CEO's dedication to the most high-minded of causes: "currying favor with whoever's in charge." In 2013, when Barack Obama was president, Zuckerberg co-founded FWD.us, a pro-immigration advocacy group. For years, he vocally supported providing paths to citizenship for "the most talented and hardest-working people, no matter where they were born." Now, in 2025, with Donald Trump back in power and pushing draconian immigration policies, Zuc...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

A Suction-Based Wall Mount Is Here to Clean Up Your Hideous TV Cord Spaghetti

Displace is back with a hub that makes your regular TV "cordless."

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’s’ New Power Couple Discuss Their Trippy Seduction

Oona Chaplin and Stephen Lang talked to io9 about Varang and Quaritch's intimate scene, in theaters now.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Apple's USB-C Magic Mouse is back on sale for $68

Amazon is selling Apple's USB-C Magic Mouse for $68, which is a discount of 14 percent. This isn't a record-low price, but it's darned close. The mouse typically sells for $79, though today's sale only applies to the white model. It's rare for official Apple accessories to go on sale, and the USB-C Magic Mouse is pretty much a must-have for those working on desktop computers. It's also fairly handy when combined with a laptop, letting folks avoid the trackpad. As the name suggests, this mo...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Scientists Shocked to Discover Microbes ‘Colonizing’ Lava Within Hours of Solidifying

Not even the strongest microbes can survive volcanic eruptions, but they are capable of returning surprisingly quickly, according to a new study.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

The Best Bluetooth Speaker Is $50 Off Right in Time for Christmas

The JBL Flip 7 is our top tried-and-tested Bluetooth speaker, and we haven't seen it sell for less than it is right now.

Tech - Universe Today - 2 days ago

The Hubble Witnesses Catastrophic Collisions In The Fomalhaut System

For the first time, astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have spotted a pair of catastrophic collisions in another solar system. They were observing Fomalhaut, a bright star about 25 light-years away, and detected a pair of planetesimal collisions and their light-reflecting dust clouds. The system is young, and the collisions reflect what our Solar System was like when it was young.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

The Best Movie Moments of 2025

From 'Sinners' and 'Superman' to 'Weapons' and 'Wicked: For Good,' here are our picks for the best movie moments of 2025.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Moon Race Heats Up as New NASA Chief Pits One Billionaire Against Another

Whichever company can produce a viable crew lander first will win the Artemis 3 contract, NASA’s new chief says.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

We have more details on the TikTok deal, including some ownership statistics

TikTok has signed a deal to spin off its American business, according to reporting from Associated Press and others. This should keep the popular social media app available in the US for good, capping off years of drama. We now have some new data as to the specifics of the deal. Nearly 50 percent of assets will be split between three companies. Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX will each control around 15 percent of the newly-formed entity. It's worth noting that MGX isn't an American company at all, ...

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

6 Scary Predictions for AI in 2026

Could the AI industry be on the verge of its first major layoffs? Will China spread propaganda to slow the US data-center building boom? Where are AI agents headed?

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

One of our favorite budgeting apps is 50 percent off right now

If you have a resolution in the new year to get more acquainted with your finances, a good budgeting app can help with that. One of our favorites is a bit cheaper to sign up for right now: Monarch Money is offering 50 percent off annual subscriptions for new users. Use the code MONARCHVIP at checkout to get half off, so you'll pay just $50 for one year of access. Monarch Money was the runner-up in our guide to the best budgeting apps in 2025, and it was definitely a grower. Initially we fou...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Leak Reveals Lenovo Gaming Laptop With a Screen That Rolls Sideways Into an Ultrawide

Lenovo reportedly has other plans for rolling laptops, as well as a surprise handheld.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

TikTok Finally Strikes a Deal to Be Taken Over by Trump Allies

A new U.S.-based joint venture would keep TikTok online while handing oversight of its algorithm and data security to some of America’s wealthiest investors.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

‘Pluribus’ Gives Carol a Precarious New Coping Mechanism

Apple TV’s sci-fi hit is nearing the end of its first season, but there’s still so much story to tell.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Engadget's favorite games of 2025

From indies like Silksong, to AAAs like Ghost of Yotei, and everything in between, 2025 truly had it all, and is likely to go down in the history books as one of the best years in gaming. But these are the games that felt truly special to the Engadget team. Arc Raiders I’m genuinely shocked by how much I love ARC Raiders. I’ve never been very interested in the whole PvE (Player vs. Environment) genre, aside from some brief stints with Destiny, but ARC Raiders's sci-fi post-apocalyptic vibe just ...

Tech - Universe Today - 2 days ago

Do You Know What Time It Is? If You're On Mars, Now You Do.

Ask someone on Earth for the time and they can give you an exact answer, thanks to our planet's intricate timekeeping system, built with atomic clocks, GPS satellites and high-speed telecommunications networks. Ask for the time on Mars and the answer gets much more complicated.

Tech - It's FOSS - 2 days ago

Decentralized YouTube Alternative PeerTube Adds Creator Mode

The open source YouTube alternative offers some welcome updates for content creators.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

The Best Cookbooks of 2025: Soju Party, Good Things, Salsa Daddy, Linger, and More

This year’s bumper crop looks at salsa, salads, drinking culture, home baking, and Italian cuisine.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Engadget Podcast: 2025 was the year of AI, smartglasses and spineless Big Tech

This week, Engadget Managing Editor Cherlynn Low joins us to look back at some of the highlights (and lowlights) of 2025. We dive into our favorite gadgets of the year, the many ways Big Tech bowed to Trump, the disappointment of AI PCs and the rise of smart glasses. We also learn way too much about our skincare routines.Subscribe!iTunesSpotifyPocket CastsStitcherGoogle PodcastsTopicsOur favorite gadgets of 2025: Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, Airpods Pro 3, bluetooth lav mics and more – 2:26Favorite ...

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

MasterClass deal: Get 50 percent off subscriptions for the holidays

If learning a new skill is one of your New Year's resolutions, then you might want to know that MasterClass subscriptions are currently 50 percent off. This brings the top-tier subscription with offline mode and use on up to six devices down from $240 annually to $120. The entry-level plan, which supports just one device and doesn't offer offline viewing, is marked down to $60 from $120. Over the past few years, MasterClass has grown to over 200 classes, sessions and original series. You ca...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Archie Comics Is Getting Another Reboot—But Not at Archie Comics

Just what the publisher's future plans look like right now remains unknown... because the future of Riverdale is now at Oni Press.

Tech - It's FOSS - 2 days ago

Docker Makes Enterprise-Grade Hardened Images Free for All Developers

Previously enterprise-only hardened images go open source under Apache License 2.0.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Tech Billionaires Pledge $1 Billion to CERN for Future Circular Collider

The first phase of the Future Circular Collider wouldn't be completed until the 2040s.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Updates From ‘Stranger Things’, ‘Tomb Raider’, and More

Plus, Milla Jovovich and Luke Evans fight mutant monsters in Brad Anderson's new movie.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

17 Best Camera Bags, Slings, Straps, and Backpacks (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 80 packs and rounded up our favorites.

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

A total League of Legends revamp is coming in 2027

Riot Games has confirmed that it’s working on a massive update for League of Legends after Bloomberg published a report saying that the company has plans to remake the game. Back in November, a Chinese esports insider also reported that a League of Legends 2 is in development and is coming as early as the second half of 2026. In a video announcement discussing Riot’s plans for League after 2026, executive producer Paul Belleza denied that the developer is working on League 2 like rumors have bee...

Tech - Engadget - 2 days ago

Pick up the Samsung P9 microSD Express card for Switch 2 while it's down to a record low

It was a big day in gaming history when Nintendo finally released its Switch sequel. But the Nintendo Switch 2 lacked many options for microSD Express cards. Samsung helped change that this fall, with the release of its P9 Express series of microSD Express cards, and now one of them is on sale. Currently, you can pick up the 256GB Samsung P9 Express microSD Express Card for $33, down from $55. The 40 percent discount brings the microSD down to a new all-time low price. That means your new Ninte...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Viral Tweets That Were Completely Fake in 2025

Fake tweets from Rob Reiner, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump all made the rounds this year.