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• Meta Adds Content Strategy Advice to Meta Verified Package

  25-11-2025 19:48 via socialmediatoday.com
  Those paying for the top-tier Meta Verified package will be able to book strategy sessions with Meta's team. 
  
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• Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 20

  20-12-2025 06:00 via mashable.com
  Tonight, the Moon is still very thin, marking the start of the waxing crescent phase in the U.S. However, in some parts of the world (depending on the time zone) the New Moon is officially occurring tonight.What is today’s moon phase?As of Saturday, Dec. 20, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent (if you're in the U.S). There is little to be seen tonight, with NASA's Daily Moon Observation stating 0% of the moon will be lit up. So, of course, there's little to no chance of spotting any features
  
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• Hurdle hints and answers for December 20, 2025

  20-12-2025 06:00 via mashable.com
  If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from pr
  
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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 20, 2025

  20-12-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you don't like bright colors.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 20, 2025
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created
  
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• NYT Strands hints, answers for December 20, 2025

  20-12-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're in the holiday spirit.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word o
  
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• NYT Pips hints, answers for December 20, 2025

  20-12-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through ea
  
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• NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 20, 2025

  20-12-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know tactics.As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 20, 2025

  20-12-2025 04:00 via mashable.com
  The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a rock music fan.Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can ju
  
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• This documentary streaming service makes lying on the couch feel productive

  20-12-2025 00:00 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Make binge-watching TV productive with a lifetime subscription to the unique streaming service Curiosity Stream, on sale now for just $149.99 (reg. $399.99).Opens in a new windowCredit: Curiosity StreamCuriosity Stream Standard Plan: Lifetime Subscription$149.99 $399.99 Save $250 Get DealWant to feel productive while lying on the couch? How about learning something new during your next binge session? Curiosity Stream makes it possible — you can get cozy while watching content f
  
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• Put a powerful MacBook Pro under the tree for less than $450

  20-12-2025 00:00 via mashable.com
  TL;DR: Bring home a MacBook Pro for just $429.99 (reg. $1,799) while supplies last.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple Macbook Pro (2020) i5 2GHz Touchbar 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Silver (Refurbished)$429.99 $1,799 Save $1,369.01 Get DealLooking for a laptop that can keep up with your demands? You can’t do much better than a MacBook Pro. Apple’s most powerful and portable device typically comes with a steep price tag. Luckily, this deal arrived just in time for the holiday season.
  
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• The iPhone Fold is coming. You may not get one for years.

  19-12-2025 20:02 via mashable.com
  When veteran Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo talks, markets listen. That's because Kuo, based in Hong Kong, sits in the middle of Apple's Asia-Pacific supply chain; he knows all the vendors, sees the Apple gears in motion when any new iPhone is in the works, and is usually on the money.In a new interview, Kuo says that the iPhone Fold — Apple's first smartphone with a folding screen — is real, and it's coming next year. But he also warns that the company is having a hard time building the
  
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• Amazon confirms years-long Russian cyberattack against AWS customers devices

  19-12-2025 19:40 via mashable.com
  Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's cloud web hosting platform which provides online services to millions of customers, has confirmed that Russian state actors have been attacking misconfigured customer edge devices for the past five years, according to a new update from the company.Earlier this week, Amazon Threat Intelligence shared an update on the AWS website that detailed the years-long attack by a Russian cyber threat group. Amazon's team dissected the attack and discovered a link to a thr
  
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• The TikTok Awards were messy. I was there.

  19-12-2025 19:01 via mashable.com
  TikTok brought the TikTok Awards to the U.S. for the first time this year — and after attending the underwhelming show in person, I'm not totally convinced it should happen again.The night was a total disaster: full of tech mishaps, hot mics, and an ever-growing absent crowd. The red carpet itself looked promising at first. Creators like Yasmine Sahid, Ashby Florence, Alexis Nikole Nelson, and Janette Ok walked the carpet, and there was no shortage of TikTok-famous faces. But the reach sto
  
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• Amazon is throwing one more sale to close out the year — save during the Super Saturday sale

  19-12-2025 19:01 via mashable.com
  Amazon loves to throw a sale. This year we had Amazon's Big Spring Sale in March, Prime Day in July, Prime Big Deal Days in November, and to close out the year, there's a Super Saturday Sale on Dec. 20. It's a last-minute opportunity for shoppers to do some Christmas shopping while saving a buck.During the sale, Amazon is clearly marking products that will arrive by Christmas. Plus, plenty of items are available for same-day delivery, too. Hopefully, that means you won't be caught waiting for yo
  
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• Set up a home streaming center with 57% off the Roku 4K HDR Streambar SE and Wireless Bass Bundle

  19-12-2025 18:13 via mashable.com
  SAVE $120: As of Dec. 19, get the Roku 4K HDR Streambar SE and Wireless Bass Bundle for $99.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $229.98. That's a discount of 57%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonRoku 4K HDR Streambar SE and Wireless Bass Bundle$99.98 at Amazon $229.98 Save $130 Get DealLooking for an affordable way to upgrade your home entertainment center? A great way to stream your favorite content and improved audio is a good way to do that. Amazon has a deal you won't want to
  
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• The 16-inch HP OmniBook 5 is $500 off at Walmart

  19-12-2025 18:00 via mashable.com
  SAVE $500.99: As of Dec. 19, you can get the 16-inch HP OmniBook 5 2K Next Gen AI PC (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $439, down from $939.99, at Walmart.16-inch HP OmniBook 5 2K Next Gen AI PC (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $439 at Walmart $939.99 Save $500.99 Get Deal at Walmart
  If you have a college student in your life who's still lugging around a heavy, dying laptop (or if you’re tired of waiting 10+ minutes for your own computer to wake up), it&rsquo
  
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• This LG 65-inch OLED TV just dropped to its lowest price ever — and it arrives before Christmas

  19-12-2025 17:48 via mashable.com
  SAVE $100: As of Dec. 19, get the LG 65-inch B5 Series AI OLED 4K TV for $896.99. That saves you $100 off its $996.99 list price for 10% savings.Opens in a new windowCredit: LGLG 65-inch B5 Series AI OLED 4K TV$896.99 at Amazon $996.99 Save $100 Get DealWe're declaring winter as TV season. When it's cold outside, you want to be inside, not to mention there's plenty to watch. Over the holidays, it's time to gather around watching family favorites like Home Alone. For sports fans, it's the th
  
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• This plug-and-play 3D printer Is $299 and arrives before Christmas

  19-12-2025 17:25 via mashable.com
  SAVE 21%: As of Dec. 19, you can get the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer for $299.99, down from $379.99, at Amazon.Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer$299.99 at Amazon $379.99 Save $80 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at ELEGOO
  If you've been interested in giving 3D printing a go, but haven't moved forward due to budget restraints or skill level, we found a 3D printer that's both easy to use and affordable.Right now, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer is on sale for $299.99, down from $379.99
  
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• Driverless Waymo seemingly drives straight into oncoming traffic in viral video

  19-12-2025 17:18 via mashable.com
  Maybe it's me, but it sure doesn't seem like a good idea to drive the wrong way on a road. I'm just a measly human being, however, not the technological marvel that is a driverless car. A recent viral video shows a driverless Waymo robotaxi driving straight into oncoming traffic in Austin, Texas. The post has garnered lots of upvotes on Reddit. In the video, you see that the robotaxi crawls to a halt facing the wrong direction, staring down oncoming traffic. Obviously out of sorts, it has its ri
  
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• Ring in the new year with a new phone: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is at its lowest price yet

  19-12-2025 17:15 via mashable.com
  SAVE $250: As of Dec. 19, get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for $849.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,099.99. That's a discount of 23% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7$849.99 at Amazon $1,099.99 Save $250 Get DealWe're on the precipice of 2026, and that means new starts and fresh reboots. Why not get a new phone to celebrate the occasion? It's time to shed the old and bring in the new, and you can do just that with an aff
  
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• Save over $400 on the Philips 4400 Series Espresso Machine, and dont worry, itll arrive by Christmas

  19-12-2025 17:06 via mashable.com
  SAVE $452.06: As of Dec. 19, get the Philips 4400 Series espresso machine for just $747.93. That knocks $452.06 off its $1,199.99 list price for 38% savings.Opens in a new windowCredit: PhilipsPhilips 4400 Series Espresso Machine$747.93 at Amazon $1,199.99 Save $452.06 Get DealWhen it's chilly outside and warm under the covers, getting out of bed feels like an impossible task. So having a morning ritual to motivate you to start your day really makes a difference. For most of us, that means
  
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• YouTube pulls the plug on popular AI-generated fake movie trailer channels

  19-12-2025 17:00 via mashable.com
  YouTube has shut down two high-profile channels, Screen Culture and KH Studio, for repeatedly violating its spam and misleading metadata policies by publishing AI-generated, fake movie trailers, Deadline reports. Together, the channels had amassed over 2 million subscribers and more than 1 billion views.Both channels were known for creating highly realistic "trailers" for unreleased or non-existent films by mixing official studio footage with AI-generated visuals, often misleading viewers into b
  
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• Grow your collection with 15% off the Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box

  19-12-2025 16:54 via mashable.com
  SAVE $66.48: As of Dec. 19, get the Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box for $389.40 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $455.88. That's a discount of 15% and comparable to the market value at TCGPlayer. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonMagic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box$389.40 at Amazon $455.88 Save $66.48 Get DealIf you're an avid Magic: The Gathering collector and want to add some new cards to your stash, now's a g
  
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• The only espresso machine youll ever need is $200 off right now

  19-12-2025 16:27 via mashable.com
  SAVE 29%: Score the Breville Barista Express for just $499.95, down from $699.95, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount or a $200 price cut. Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine (BES870XL) $499.95 at Amazon $699.95 Save $200.00 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy
  If you’ve been waiting for the "perfect" time to stop spending $7 on lattes, this is it. The Breville Barista Express (BES870XL) is currently on sale for $499.95 at Amazon. That's a $200 discount (
  
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• Sociable: TikTok US unit reportedly signs deal with Oracle-led investor group

  19-12-2025 15:49 via marketingdive.com
  After a year of wrangling, it looks like TikTok's American operations will be sold to U.S. investors including Silver Lake and MGX.
  
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• LG TVs will let users delete unwanted Copilot shortcuts

  19-12-2025 15:36 via mashable.com
  Some owners of LG smart TVs were unpleasantly surprised to see unwanted shortcuts for Microsoft Copilot suddenly pop up on their smart TVs this month. Even worse, these shortcuts were impossible to delete; best you could do is hide them, but the actual Microsoft Copilot app would remain installed on the TV.Now, Engadget reports that LG has relented in its pursuit of forcing Copilot down its users' throats. According to an LG representative, the company will "take steps to allow users to delete t
  
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• ‘Impact of Fake News and Extremist Content on Social Media’ moot held - Associated Press of Pakistan

  19-12-2025 15:05
  ‘Impact of Fake News and Extremist Content on Social Media’ moot held  Associated Press of Pakistan
  
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• County updates social media policy - Ashe Post & Times

  19-12-2025 15:00
  County updates social media policy  Ashe Post & Times
  
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• Bad news for social media users as Instagram decides to..., may impact... - india.com

  19-12-2025 14:32
  Bad news for social media users as Instagram decides to..., may impact...  india.com
  
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• I Learned Why Hallmark Is Popular By Watching Too Many Movies

  19-12-2025 14:21 via mashable.com
  How do you feel about Hallmark movies?Hallmark, as you might guess, is divisive. But what you might not know is that Hallmark is more than a TV channel slash greeting card company…it’s a powerhouse. A genuine phenomenon. Hallmark Cards has been in the TV business since 1951! And in 2024, Hallmark Channel was the #1 cable entertainment channel. Hallmark Mystery — which is its own channel, just so you know — was number #3 with women 18+ in Q4. Hallmark is also a convention
  
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