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The Chrysler Pacifica could come as a fully-electric minivan in a few years. | Image: Chrysler Chrysler is working on a fully electric version of the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, according to Green Car Reports. The EV version reportedly would “likely” come a year after the company debuts a Pacifica design refresh that features elements of the Halcyon concept that Stellantis showed off earlier this year.At the moment, the Pacifica lineup includes a standard gas-powered minivan and a plu

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Don't wait for Black Friday! Pre-Black Friday sales are already in full swing, and you can find deals on everything from home goods to home security systems. Maybe it's because people are becoming more privacy-conscious these days, but ever

Yes, the dongle dangles from your TV’s HDMI port. No, it’s not that big of a deal. | Image: The Verge It’s clear the world is ready to go all in on streaming for premier live events. That’s evidenced most recently by massive deals brokered by the likes of Netflix, which will exclusively broadcast two NFL games on Christmas Day and weekly episodes of WWE’s Monday Night Raw.If you aren’t already set up with a capable streamer to enjoy it all, the Chromecast with

Matt Gaetz is pulling a George Santos.The Florida Republican has gone from a sitting member of Congress to selling custom videos on Cameo in about the span of a week.SEE ALSO:George Santos is now on Cameo as a 'former congressional icon'
On Friday, as first noticed by Semafor political reporter Kadia Goba, Matt Gaetz opened up an official account on Cameo, a website that allows celebrities to sell custom message videos to fans.When Gaetz opened the account, he priced his videos at $250 before qu

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All of November has been “Black Friday” for online retailers. From Target to Walmart to Best Buy, brands have been doing everything to compete against Amazon before the Big Day. SEE ALSO:What time Black Friday sales start for Amazon, Target, Walmart,

Microsoft’s new Game Assist browser overlay can automatically surface tips and tricks for you. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft has announced that Microsoft Edge Game Assist, a new Edge-powered in-game browser overlay, is available for beta testing in Windows 11. The “game-aware” overlay lives in the Microsoft Game Bar and is designed to automatically find and show you links to tips and guides for the game you’re playing, using the Edge browser.
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Audio Events on LinkedIn will soon be no more.In an update published this week, LinkedIn announced that it would be combining Audio Events with LinkedIn Live, effectively shutting down the audio-only streaming feature.SEE ALSO:LinkedIn is using your data to train AI. Here's how to turn it off.
According to the update, LinkedIn users can no longer schedule a new Audio Event as of December 2. Audio Events already scheduled before December 31 can continue as planned. Any Audio Event scheduled after

The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts.But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers you need to progress right here.And when you're done, check out the many other word games you can play o

Kristen Radtke / The Verge Bluesky feels like the big winner right now.
I’ve been covering Bluesky ever since I got my invite in April 2023. I’ve felt the platform has always had promise, especially with features like feeds with custom algorithms and the ability to let users pick their own moderation filters. But for a long while, it didn’t have the critical mass of users that I could follow to make it the first social network I load up every day.
Over the course of this month,

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.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 today: Hints and answers

Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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 jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep

TL;DR: This lesson package is a great gift for guitar lovers, with courses from beginner to advanced, now for just $14.97 through December 8.Beginner to advanced courses — perfect for players at any stage, whether they’re just starting or looking to master jazz and bluesGuided by expert Dan Dresnok, an instructor with over 30 years of experience, specializing in styles like jazz, blues, and rockFundamentals like reading tablature, playing chords, and soloing includedCourses on music

TL;DR: Give the ultimate connectivity gift with this 13-in-1 docking station — a stocking stuffer that packs ports galore for $44.97 through December 15.Holiday shopping for someone who’s always juggling cables and running out of ports? This 13-in-1 docking station for $44.97 (reg. $70) is the ultimate stocking stuffer for anyone with a love for gadgets — and a serious need for more connectivity.With a compact design that belies its power, this docking station packs 13 differen

TL;DR: Instead of paying $149 for the 2024 edition of Microsoft Office, get lifetime access for only $129.97 with this early Black Friday offer through December 1.Did you hear? Microsoft has finally released the latest version of Microsoft Office—it's huge because it's been three years. The 2024 version has given your favorite apps a makeover, new productivity features, AI integration, and so much more to get you closer to your goals. You don't need to pay full price for Microsof

TL;DR: This dual USB-C and USB-A 1TB storage drive offers fast, secure, and versatile storage — ideal for techies, professionals, or anyone who needs more space at $69.97 with free shipping until December 8.Dual USB-C and USB-A compatibility makes it easy to use across multiple devices, from laptops to tablets and moreHigh-speed USB 3.2 technology delivers quick read/write speeds, so you can transfer large files efficiently without delays1TB storage capacity means you have space for all yo

When you're on the hunt for the best laptop under $500, you need to be careful.In the highly competitive laptop market, you get what you pay for. That means it can be very dangerous to buy a "cheap" laptop. Choose wrongly, and you'll be stuck with a slow, outdated computer that causes more problems than it solves. Mashable regularly tests the best affordable laptops overall, but if $500 is your upper limit, then you're going to be priced out of some popular budget laptops. But even then, we stil

As a mom of two, I've spent many hours playing with my kids. I pay close attention to which toys and books bring them joy — and which get tossed into a corner. So when compiling this list of the best gifts for toddlers, I went right to the source. Part of our bigger series dedicated to finding the Best Gifts For Everyone, what follows is a list of the best toddler gifts, according to my 4-year-old and 1-year-old. What you won't see here is any distinction between genders: All toys are for

Astronomers got lucky.NASA has confirmed over 5,780 worlds beyond our solar system, called exoplanets. But it's rare to detect a juvenile, still-maturing planet, because they inhabit chaotic systems that are flush with obscuring dust and gas. By chance, this distant debris has parted, allowing researchers using the sensitive cameras aboard the space agency's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to spot such a planet."A huge planet with a long name – IRAS 04125+2902 b – is rea

A tender take on an incredible true story, Netflix's Joy tells the story of the scientists who pioneered the investigation that created the world’s first baby born through in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Their research in the late '60s, early '70s changed the lives of many — since then, over 12 million babies have been born as a result of IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies like it.Directed by Ben Taylor, Joy is true to life in more ways than one, as the script was not onl

Every year ahead of Black Friday, my editors say: Stan, you've been doing this a long time. You can surely find the best Black Friday tech deals out there. To this, I say: But I already have all the gadgets in the world. I don't need anything. Go away! A brawl breaks out. OK, not really. It's my job to write about tech, sometimes including Black Friday stuff. But I do have a hill I'm prepared to die on: I'm only ever going to write about deals that I, personally, think are really good. This year

It's a simple truth: Where there’s a Dyson product, there’s a dupe, and that holds especially true for Dyson beauty products.The brand entered the beauty sphere in 2016 when it released the now-legendary Supersonic, a hair dryer with an innovative design that maximized airflow and minimized hair damage. Eight years later, it remains the most highly-praised hair dryer on the market, making it clear that Dyson's beauty tech bet was more than a success. While it’s an impressi

Branden Lathan considered himself a savvy businessman. He'd invested in real estate and ecommerce side businesses. By day, he works as a cybersecurity professional.Recently, however, Lathan lost $56,000 to an ecommerce scheme that allegedly defrauded its customers of at least $25 million, according to a lawsuit filed in September by the Federal Trade Commission. The action was part of a broader crackdown on companies claiming a competitive edge thanks to artificial intelligence.The FTC lawsuit r

Smartwatches and activity trackers are a dime a dozen these days, but there are a few brands that stand out. Apple Watch has cultivated a stellar reputation in the smartwatch category — and the new Series 10 comes with some cool new upgrades — while brands like Fitbit have dominated the fitness tracking space. Since Google acquired Fitbit back in 2019, competition between the two brands has been fierce, especially now that the Google Pixel Watches utilize Fitbit’s health and we

Blanca started with $60,000 in cash and a well-researched plan. She hoped to supplement her full-time employment income to spend more time on her artistic passions, and also create generational wealth for her family. Blanca thought so-called passive income, earned from a range of investments, could make that dream a reality. In 2023, while working at a startup, Blanca had already dabbled in cryptocurrency and exchange-traded funds. She was exploring real estate purchases. One day, thou

UPDATE: Nov. 23, 2024, 4:30 a.m. EST This story has been updated with an advance look at more deals from Walmart's Black Friday Deals event, plus two new FAQs.Walmart isn't playing coy this holiday season. As the big-box store gears up for the next round of its Black Friday festivities, it's previewing a slew of the top deals well ahead of its start time.The second Walmart Black Friday Deals event gets underway on Monday, Nov. 25, bringing "the best savings of the season" to the Walmart website

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The No. 13 SMU Mustangs and the Virginia Cavaliers teams go head-to-head this weekend at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. E

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The No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions and the Minnesota Golden Gophers football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Huntington-Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and i

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The No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels and the Florida Gators teams go head-to-head this weekend at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.

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The No. 20 Tulane Green Wave and the Memphis Tigers teams go head-to-head this weekend at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.

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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the Kentucky Wildcats football teams go head-to-head this weekend at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start a

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The No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers and the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m.

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The No. 16 Colorado Buffaloes and Kansas Jayhawks teams go head-to-head this weekend at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start

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The No. 14 BYU Cougars and the No. 21 Arizona State Sun Devils football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled

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The No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and No. 18 Army Black Knight football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Yankee Stadium in New York. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start at 7