Technology news

Image: Atlus Metaphor: ReFantanzio is one of 2024’s best games racking up a stack of Game Awards including best RPG, best art direction, and best narrative. But one category in which Metaphor particularly stood out was its music. The soundtrack, produced by Shoji Meguro – the long-time music director of the Persona series, is one of the outstanding achievements in video game music this year, particularly its battle theme which became a viral hit. In an interview with The Verge, Megur

UPDATE: Dec. 23, 2024, 12:26 p.m. EST This article has been updated to include the Prime Video streaming debut details for "Blink Twice," as well as the latest pricing for MGM+ and on-demand retailers.The best deals to watch 'Blink Twice' at a glance:WATCH FOR FREEMGM+ trialFree for 7 daysGet DealWATCH FOR FREEAmazon Prime trialFree for 30 days for new and returning subscribersGet DealBEST MGM+ DEALMGM+ monthly subscription$1.99/month for two months (through Jan. 2)(save $10)Get DealBEST THIRD-

Best Buy's top gift card deals at a glance:Best clothing/apparel gift card dealFanatics $25 gift card$21.25(save $3.75)Get DealBest entertainment gift card dealRegal $50 gift card$42.50(save $7.50)Get DealBest food/dining gift card dealDoorDash $100 gift card$85(save $15)Get Deal
Best Buy is throwing eleventh-hour Christmas shoppers an easy Hail Mary.The tech retailer has a handful of gift cards on sale for 15% off as one of its Bonus Deals of the Day for Dec. 24. Its selection covers services a

Kobo’s Elipsa 2E is a good e-reader that offers an intuitive note-taking experience.| Image: Kobo Amazon might have released a new Kindle Scribe earlier this month for $399.99, but after testing it, I still don’t think it can compete with its rivals. If you’re looking for a good e-reader with more useful note-taking capabilities, the Kobo Elipsa 2E is still one of my favorites, and it’s down to an all-time low of $349.99 ($50 off) at Amazon or Target. Rakuten Kobo will al

SAVE $10.02: As of Dec. 24, Astro Bot for PlayStation 5 has hit an all-time low price at Amazon. It won Game of the Year at the 2024 Game Awards, so don't miss it while you can get it on sale (just $49.97, or $10.02 off the original price).Opens in a new windowCredit: Team Asobi'Astro Bot' for PlayStation 5$49.97 at Amazon $59.99 Save $10.02Get DealIf you're at all interested in gaming, you've probably already heard quite a bit about Astro Bot. It won Game of the Year at the 2024 Game Awards, an

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Dec. 24:OUR TOP PICKSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (128GB, WiFi)$280.09(save $169.90)Get DealBEST HEADPHONES DEALSony WH-CH720N noise-cancelling headphones$74.99(save $75)Get DealBEST BEAUTY DEALShark FlexStyle$249.99(save $70)Get DealBEST TV DEALAmazon 40-inch 2-Series Fire TV$149.99(save $100)Get Deal
Looking to treat yourself this holiday? There's plenty of excellent discounts hanging around that are as good as or even better than Black Friday. Snag

Dec. 24th, Shop Lenovo's Winter Clearance Sale for deals like 22% off the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Intel Ultra 7 155H 16 GB RAM 1 TB SSD.The best deals of the Lenovo Winter Clearance SaleThe best productivity laptop dealYoga 9i 2-in-1 Intel Ultra 7 155H 16 GB RAM 1 TB SSD$1,229.99(Save $350)Get DealThe best budget dealLenovo Chromebook Duet 3 Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 4GB RAM 64 GB eMMC Storage Laptop$239.99($160)Get DealThe best deal for gamingYoga Pro 7 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 16 GB RAM 1 TB SSD$979.99(Save $375)G

It's Christmas Eve, which means Santa Claus has started his annual journey around the world — and you can track his progress. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)'s Santa tracker is now live. It tracks the Jolly One's whereabouts as he crosses the globe delivering presents. NORAD Tracks Santa has been an annual Christmas tradition since 1955, when it first launched as a hotline for children to call and get updates on its status. The hotline still exists, but you can also vi

STREAM FOR AS LOW AS $1.99/MONTH: Several streaming services are as low as $1.99 per month including MGM+, Starz, and Paramount+ with Showtime as a Prime Video add on.Best streaming dealsBest overall dealParamount+ with Showtime (Prime Video add on)$1.99/month(save $10.99)Get DealBest annual streaming dealStarz annual plan$23.99(save $46)Get DealBest ad-free streaming dealMGM+$1.99/month for 2 months(save $5/month)Get Deal
Tis the season for streaming. Even if you're caught up on all the latest

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, raised another $6 billion in funding, TechCrunch reported via the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.The filing reports that each investor, of nearly 100, had to give a minimum of $77,593. The investors were not named in the filing, but X wrote in a press release that key investors included "A16Z, Blackrock, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Kingdom Holdings, Lightspeed, MGX, Morgan Stanley, OIA, QIA, Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity Partners, and Vy Capi

Need a last-minute gift? Grab one of these can't-miss ideas: Last-Minute Digital GiftsBest Digital Gift DealThe Last of Us Part 1 Digital Deluxe Edition$35(Save $34.99)Get DealBest Digital Subscription Gift DealRosetta Stone 12-Month Membership$99.99(Save $99)Get DealBest Family Digital Gift DealSackboy: A Big Adventure$24(Save $35.99)Get Deal
So you waited until the very last minute to finish your holiday shopping. Whether the gift-giving season ended up sneaking up on you or you just needed so

Hi, Barbie! The Barbie Phone, much like the doll it pays tribute to, is a thing of beauty. But like that doll whose proportions, historically, are impossible, the Barbie Phone just isn’t built for the modern world.
Even if the ultra-feminine aesthetic isn’t your thing — and it’s not really mine — you have to hand it to the Barbie flip phone. From the box it comes in, to the interchangeable back plates, rhinestone stickers, and Barbie-fied interface, it’s a del

Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images American Airlines has grounded all of its flights in the US due to unspecified technical issues, disrupting travel at the start of a busy Christmas Eve. The airline is suffering a massive system outage according to multiple travelers on X who are facing delays, which is reportedly preventing boarding passes from being scanned and flights from departing.
A notice posted to the Federal Aviation Administration website says that the airline has grounded all flights

Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images American Airlines temporarily grounded all of its flights in the US this morning due to unspecified technical issues, disrupting travel at the start of a busy Christmas Eve. Service has now resumed as of 8AM ET according to a statement American Airlines spokesperson Sarah Jantz provided to CNN.
The airline suffered a massive system outage according to multiple travelers on X who are facing delays, which prevented boarding passes from being scanned and flights f

Image: Serene Industries If statement keyboards are your thing and you have some serious cash to burn, you should check out this brutalist flagship offering from Serene Industries. The Icebreaker is a wedge-shaped mechanical keyboard constructed from a single block of CNC-machined aluminum, featuring hot-swappable aluminum keycaps with configurable RGB backlighting.
Preorders are available now, with pricing starting at $1,500 for the wired version. A Bluetooth wireless and a wired version with m

Early on Christmas Eve in 2024, a NASA craft swooped at blazing speed through the sun's atmosphere.The Parker Solar Probe, equipped with a robust heat shield, made the closest-ever approach to our dynamic star, coming some 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) from the stellar surface. That's seven times closer than any other probe. The mission is designed to fly into the sun's corona, or outer atmosphere, which spawns many of the powerful solar storms and weather that impact Earth. To unde

TL;DR: Enjoy the potential of the grade-A refurbished iPad Pro (256GB, WiFi + cellular) with top-tier performance, stunning visuals, and massive storage for $699.99 (reg. $1,099).Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleRefurbished iPad Pro (256GB, WiFi + cellular)$699.99 $1,099.00 Save $399.01Get DealIf you’ve been dreaming of upgrading your tech setup, consider this your sign. The grade-A refurbished iPad Pro (256GB, WiFi + cellular) packs incredible power and a stunning Liquid Retina display a

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

Let's be real: PC gaming offers the best possible experience for gamers. High-end gaming computers pack more graphical and processing power than any home console, and they offer a level of freedom in terms of customization and game choice that you’re just not going to find anywhere else. But when it comes down to it, do you want your gaming sessions tied to your desk?While desktops deliver elite performance, the best gaming laptops fit into the modern lifestyle more smoothly. It’s so

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

TL;DR: The GoCable Ultimate 8-in-1 Charger combines fast 100W charging, universal compatibility, and handy tools like a bottle opener and safe-proof cutter — all in one portable device for just $24.99 (reg. $44).Opens in a new windowCredit: Muttant Design LabGoCable Ultimate 8-in-1 Charger$24.99 at Mashable Shop $44.99 Save $20.00Get DealTired of tangled cables and dead devices? Meet the GoCable Ultimate 8-in-1 EDC Charger—a sleek, compact gadget that combines fast 100W charging with

TL;DR: Secure 1TB of lifetime cloud storage with Koofr for $109.97 — the no-nonsense last-minute gift or essential new year upgrade.Opens in a new windowCredit: KoofrKoofr Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription (1TB)$119.97 $810.00 Save $690.03Get DealIf you're looking for a practical, last-minute gift or a smart way to kick off your New Year organizational dreams with secure and streamlined digital storage, this offer could be the one. Koofr Cloud Storage gives you lifetime access to 1TB of

Businesses are already being radically transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). Tools now exist that offer instantaneous, high-quality results in improving certain operations without the burden of high costs or delays. In fact, generative AI could completely upend the traditional ways that we measure success in business. Generative AI refers to programs that produce high-quality text, images, ideas and even complex software code in response to prompts (questions or instructions) from a user

Online dating as a gay man has its share of horror stories. It's also a rite of passage dating back to the Craigslist m4m era. It's a high-risk, high-reward activity.For members of the LGBTQ+ community, online dating presents a unique set of challenges, which can sour the experience. Ghosting and catfishing are still common, but you might also find people asking unnecessary questions about your past, straight guys who shouldn't be in your feed, and even some not-so-subtle fetishization. Not

Echo Dot vs. Echo Pop: SpecsCredit: Chart: SaVanna Shoemaker / Mashable
Design: We like color optionsThe Echo Dot and the Echo Pop are nearly the same size, but while the Echo Dot is round, the Echo Pop has a flat face. It basically looks like a cross-section of the Dot.The Echo Dot (left) and Echo Pop (right) — as you can see, the Dot has been graced by toddler spaghetti fingers.Credit: SaVanna Shoemaker / Mashable
The Echo Dot also comes in three fairly muted colors (gray, white, and blu

TL;DR: Design logos, create stunning visuals, and craft engaging content with a lifetime subscription to AI Magicx for just $69.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: AI MagicxAI Magicx: Lifetime Subscription (Rune Plan)$69.99 at Mashable Shop $972.00 Save $902.01Get DealDo you need a memorable logo but don’t have the time — or the skills — to design one? AI Magicx’s Rune Plan was made to make your life easier. This powerful AI-powered platform turns your ideas into professional

Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas

TL;DR: MagellanTV’s two-year documentary streaming subscription delivers advert-free access to 3,000+ hours of content for just £47.84 (reg. £95.56).If you or someone on your holiday gift list loves diving into history, science, or true crime, the MagellanTV two-year subscription is the perfect find. With over 3,000 hours of documentaries to choose from, this streaming service is packed with content that’ll keep your brain busy for months. Whether you’re into ancien

It's Monday, Dec. 23, meaning it's deep into the holiday season and it's time to give yourself the gift of Wordle hints! We have the daily hints and tips you need to 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 ALS

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands 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, w

It's Monday, and that means it's time to face another week, but if you're here, you know you don't have to do it all alone! Connections is a fun-but-challenging game, and we have the hints and answers you need to keep your streak alive!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 trickie

A Marriott Hotel in Germany. | Photo by Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday it finalized an order (pdf) requiring Marriott International and subsidiary Starwood Hotels to improve their digital security, reports BleepingComputer.The FTC charged the companies with lax security practices that resulted in three big breaches detected in 2015, 2018, and 2020, “affecting more than 344 million customers worldwide,” leaking passport

Shopping for good wine shouldn’t be hard work. For over a decade, Naked Wines has been making it easier for wine lovers to enjoy premium wines crafted by independent Australian and New Zealand winemakers, delivered straight to your door.Right now, new customers can enjoy $100 off their first 12-bottle case, plus free delivery. It’s the perfect way to explore exceptional wines at incredible value.Opens in a new windowCredit: Naked WinesNaked Wines Australia offer Get $100 off your fir