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It is not the best time to be Drake.The Canadian artist released a new album on Friday. So far it has not been well received. And that's putting it nicely. And, in case the rock you live under doesn't have good WiFi, this came just days after Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show. Lamar devoted a good portion of that show — the most watched broadcast in the country, by far — to further annihilating Drake in the beef that Lamar already decisively won. SEE ALSO:Kendrick Lamar's Sup

With President Donald Trump back in the White House, all kinds of media and art will feel like it's commenting on him and his supporters. Some of it will be subtle; Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 is not. The celebrated director of the scathing satire Parasite returns with a parable set in a future where Earth is a man-made global disaster. There, a failed politician, who has a penchant for pursing his lips when he makes proclamations, launches a spaceship, stocked with many of his devoted followe

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

It's about to get easier to add AI-generated video into your short-form posts. YouTube announced that Shorts will integrate Veo 2 — Google DeepMind’s newest video mode — which will allow users to generate and add AI clips into their videos. The new feature will be a part of Shorts' Dream Screen, which already lets users add AI-generated backgrounds to their posts. Wrote Youtube in a blog post announcing the news: "Need a specific scene but don't have the right footage? Want to

Billionaire SpaceX founder Elon Musk has often exulted his dream of colonizing the Red Planet with 1 million people. But before Musk gets his Martian city, he'll have practice with one right here on Earth — that is, if all goes according to his launch company's plans. In December, SpaceX submitted a petition to turn the coastal Texas village, where the Starship factory and space port operate, into an incorporated city. Like the rocket complex, it would be named Starbase. The prop

TL;DR: The KeySmart SmartCard is the thinnest Apple Find My-compatible tracker, designed to fit in your wallet, charge wirelessly — and it's just $29.97 (reg. $39.99) through March 31.Losing your wallet is frustrating. Digging through couch cushions, retracing your steps, and panicking over lost cards is not how anyone wants to spend their time. That's why we are rejoicing over the KeySmart SmartCard. It's the thinnest Apple Find My-compatible tracker designed to seamlessly fit in you

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TL;DR: This week only, get a Microsoft Office lifetime license for Windows on sale for $59.97 (reg. $219.99).Microsoft 365 might seem affordable month-to-month, but those subscription fees add up fast. Before you know it, you’re shelling out over $100 a year just to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — tools you need but don’t want to keep renting. What if you could pay once and never worry about renewal again?That’s what the lifetime version of Microsoft Office offers. No r

Apple iPads still dominate the tablet market. Even with the plethora of Amazon, Samsung, and Google devices, iPads are still our favorite. And with the 2024 release of the M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air, Apple's tablets are now true laptop alternatives.Sure, tablets are a great choice for streaming or reading on the go. But at this point, anything your computer can do, your iPad can do too, whether you want to illustrate or edit videos on an HDR display. Recent developments in the Pro and Air model

Let's be real: PC gaming offers the best possible experience for gamers. We love consoles, too, but you just can't deny it.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. Unfortunately, a desktop PC does force you to keep your gaming sessions tied to your desk.While desktops deliver elite performance, the best gaming laptops

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Any time you shop for a new laptop, a lot of people are going to tell you the same thing: Get a MacBook.We don't blame them. The best MacBooks are fantastic laptops, and while they don't afford you the freedom of customization that other brands offer, that's not something everyone will care about. Most of us just want a high-quality laptop that'll get us through work, school, and play with minimal fuss.SEE ALSO:The best iPads for reading, working, and streaming
Although MacBooks can get a bit pr

A blood moon is coming.The entirety of the lower 48 states, the greater Americas, and some regions beyond will witness — weather permitting — a total lunar eclipse the night of March 13 and into the early morning of March 14. This special cosmic event occurs when the moon, Earth, and sun are aligned. Long, red wavelengths of light pass through Earth's atmosphere and are projected onto the moon in majestic rusty or crimson colors. The coming total lunar eclipse, now less than a month

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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:8NYT Connections today: Hints and answers

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 jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve

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

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